Director, People Operations & HR Business Partner

Director, People Operations & HR Business Partner at Suede Director, People Operations & HR Business Partner at Suede in Jericho, New York Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Location:

New York (Hybrid - In Person Required) Reports directly to the Chief People & Administrative Officer (CPAO)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a senior HR leader to take ownership of payroll, compliance, and HR operations while helping scale the company's people infrastructure during a period of significant growth. This role is responsible for building and strengthening core HR functions across a multistate workforce, while supporting organizational growth, high-volume hiring, and future M&A activity. The ideal candidate brings experience from a large or private equity-backed organization and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high accountability environment.

Scope & Impact:

Own HR operations and payroll governance across 10+ states Support a growing workforce across the U.S. and India Help build infrastructure for high-volume hiring (sales expansion) Play a key role in M&A diligence and integration readiness • Establish scalable HR processes to support long-term growth Key Responsibilities -

Payroll Ownership & Governance:

Own end-to-end payroll processing across biweekly and semimonthly cycles Audit and validate all payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, comp changes, bonuses, commissions) Ensure compliance with multistate wage & hour laws, with strong expertise in New York Maintain payroll controls, SOPs, and audit procedures Partner with Finance to ensure accuracy, reporting integrity, and cost alignment Identify and mitigate payroll, tax, and classification risks

HR Operations & Infrastructure:

Own and improve employee lifecycle processes (onboarding through offboarding) Ensure compliance across multistate employment regulations Oversee HRIS data integrity and reporting accuracy Build scalable processes, documentation, and internal controls Support benefits administration and vendor management

HR Business Partnership:

Support leadership on organizational design and workforce planning Guide managers on employee relations and performance management Contribute to retention strategies and leadership development Deliver HR reporting and workforce insights to leadership

M&A Readiness & Growth Support:

Support HR due diligence and audit processes for acquisitions Assist in developing frameworks for compensation alignment, job leveling, payroll and benefits integration Support post-acquisition integration efforts Build HR infrastructure to support rapid hiring, particularly for sales teams

Operational & Financial Discipline:

Partner with Finance on headcount planning and cost management Ensure HR processes support efficient, scalable growth Contribute to building infrastructure aligned with future M&A and potential exit readiness Build and manage an employee revenue and productivity model, using data and performance metrics to align headcount with revenue growth and business objectives

Qualifications:

8-12+ years of progressive HR experience Experience in a mid to large organization or private equity backed company Direct ownership of payroll for 100+ employees across multiple states Strong expertise in multistate compliance and New York labor law Experience with Paychex or similar payroll systems Experience supporting bonus and commission-based compensation structures Prior experience managing or mentoring HR team members Experience supporting high growth or scaling organizations Exposure to M&A, due diligence, or integration work strongly preferred Strong process building skills and attention to detail High level of financial and operational acumen

What We're Looking For:

High ownership and accountability over critical HR functions Strong execution skills with attention to detail Ability to operate in a fast paced, performance driven environment Comfortable balancing hands-on execution with strategic thinking Experience building structure and process in growing organizations Strong judgment, discretion, and leadership presence

Why This Role:

This role is critical to supporting the company's next phase of growth, including scaling hiring efforts, preparing HR infrastructure for future M&A activity, strengthening compliance and operational rigor, and building a more structured HR function.

Compensation & Benefits:

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000, depending on experience. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for: Health, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off and company holidays Opportunity for growth and expanded scope as the company scales