Director of People

Job Title: Director of People & HR

Type of contract: Full-time; Remote
Working Hours: M–F EST

*MUST HAVE: NYS Labor Law Expertise.*

Scope of the Role

The Director of People & HR will own the entire HR function with full accountability for payroll accuracy, labour law compliance, and employee relations. This is a senior operator role, requiring proven experience navigating NYC-specific regulations, audits, and enforcement realities.

You will partner directly with executive leadership and act as the final authority on HR risk and compliance decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll & NYC Compliance Ownership

• Own end-to-end payroll operations with strict adherence to NYC and NYS wage & hour laws.

• Ensure compliance with NYC-specific requirements, including:

• Paid Safe and Sick Leave

• Fair Workweek (where applicable)
• Wage Theft Prevention Act notices

• Final pa...