Senior Human Resources Manager

Who We Are

The FoundRae Collection is more than jewelry. The pieces are modern heirlooms, ones that allow the wearer to express something of themself to the world. The FoundRae collection is intended to become part of the wearer, a second skin, an expression of identity and of personal values.

The collection is founded on a lexicon of archetypal, mythological, and classical symbols with the intention of inspiring the wearer to take the wisdom passed down through generations and apply that to one’s own life. Foundrae is a reminder, one we wear against our hearts or on our hands, of our capacity for change and growth. When you wear one of these pieces, you are announcing to yourself and to the world that everything you want and everything you want to be is already inside you - all you have to do is claim it.

Job Summary

FoundRae, a luxury jewelry brand rooted in timeless design and craftsmanship, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead and elevate our human resources function. Based in New York City, this role is pivotal in fostering a thriving workplace culture, optimizing organizational processes, and empowering a diverse team of talented professionals. As FoundRae embarks on a transformative year of growth and optimization, the HR Director will play a critical role in shaping our future by driving strategic HR initiatives while ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.

This position requires in-office work 4 days a week, offering Fridays as work-from-home. You will oversee HR for approximately 100 employees, with 50 based in our NYC office and additional retail and production teams nationwide.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and department heads, supporting cross-functional teams in design, creative, retail, finance, and production.
• Lead initiatives for 2025’s optimization goals, including refining performance management programs, spearheading development plans, and driving employee engagement.
• Employee Engagement & Culture
• Develop and enhance programs that promote mindfulness, financial planning, and continuous professional growth.
• Lead town halls, company-wide communication, and speaker series to foster a sense of connection and alignment.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, addressing employee relations with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Recruitment & Talent Development
• Develop and execute a recruitment strategy to support business growth objectives.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to refine hiring practices and onboard new employees effectively with the support of the Executive Assistant.
• Design and implement formal employee development and training programs to nurture talent and enhance retention.
• HR Operations
• Oversee payroll and benefits systems through Prestige PEO, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Implement best practices from larger organizations or founder-led companies to improve HR processes.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize HR policies and procedures to align with business goals.

Primary Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in an HR Generalist or leadership role; experience in retail, creative, or founder-led organizations is a plus.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with a mature, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
• Strong ability to communicate across diverse teams and foster collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience in developing HR strategies, employee engagement initiatives, and talent management programs.
• Familiarity with payroll and HRIS systems (experience with Prestige PEO preferred).
• Confidence to balance strategic vision with hands-on implementation in a dynamic environment.

The determined candidate will be offered an annual salary between $120,000 - $150,000K plus the opportunity for a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and retirement plan.

OUR COMPANY VALUES:

• We value people: we want each other to be the best versions of who we can be.
• We value our relationships with our employees, suppliers and community.
• We value diversity and promote inclusivity with our words, actions and images.
• We value professional development and personal growth.
• We value community service and philanthropy.
• We value and foster creativity and self-expression.
• We value accountability for ourselves and the collective and show integrity through all our interactions.
• We value storytelling and reading.