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Director of Human Resources

Astoria, NYHuman resources$120,000 - $150,000
Job Summary

As the Director of Human Resources, you will oversee the HR department, lead employee relations, and drive strategic HR initiatives in support of the company’s mission. Your role will include managing talent acquisition, payroll (via Paylocity), benefits administration, and compliance. We seek a professional with a proven track record in HR leadership who is detail-oriented and thrives in a high-energy environment.


Director of HR Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives aligned with company goals
  • Oversee all HR operations, including payroll processing, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance
  • Ensure efficient use of HRIS, ATS, and Google Suite for HR operations and reporting
  • Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to foster a positive work environment
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on organizational growth, workforce planning, and employee development
  • Implement and manage performance review processes, employee engagement programs, and training initiatives

Director of HR Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • HRCI or SHRM Certification
  • Minimum of 5+ years in an HR leadership role and 7+ years in an HR generalist role
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing payroll functions; Paylocity experience preferred
  • Proficient in Google Suite, ATS, and HRIS systems
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish; additional languages are beneficial.
  • Prior experience in hospitality or food production environments.

Director of HR Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Growth opportunities within a dynamic and supportive environment.
  • The chance to make a lasting impact on our workplace culture and employee experience.


At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 147062 #post

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