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Associate Director – People & Talent
| Company | Digital Matter |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $125000 – $175000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) preferred
- 7+ years of HR/Recruiting/Employee Relations experience
- Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and data management
- Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
- Ability to handle a variety of situations with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Create Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) or similar frameworks to align individual goals with company objectives.
- Audit and refine total rewards programs, offering innovative benefits that appeal to high-growth startups.
- Conduct risk assessments, meet legal standards, and adapt to industry-specific regulations like hybrid work policies.
- Build analytics dashboards to track key metrics, align data insights with company goals, and forecast trends.
- Lead recruiting efforts and build processes to identify and hire top talent while anticipating future needs.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding to ensure seamless employee lifecycle management.
- Create learning & development opportunities and performance management programs with clear goals, promotions, and succession plans.
- Drive a positive, inclusive culture with morale-boosting programs and team-building initiatives.
- Gather employee feedback, analyze turnover rates, and use exit interviews to improve retention and engagement.
- Build initiatives focused on recognition, well-being, and meaningful connections.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven success in implementing HR technologies to streamline recruiting, performance tracking, and feedback collection, enabling scalability in fast-growth environments.
- Experience leading organizational change during scaling, workforce reorganizations, or acquisitions, while preserving culture and alignment.
- Expertise in developing and launching DEI initiatives tailored to the fashion and tech industries.
- Skilled in creating crisis management strategies to sustain morale and engagement during uncertainty or business pivots.
- Fierce interest in retail, consumer, technology, marketing, and innovation with a focus on future growth.
