Human Resources Manager

📍 Location: Long Island City, NY (In-Office) – Secondary location in Bronx, NY

Reports to: Human Resources Director

Department: Human Resources

Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 annually, commensurate with experience

About the Company

Our Client is a mission-driven social enterprise dedicated to spreading joy through food. The organization produces and delivers high volumes of meals representing a wide range of global cuisines to communities across New York City. Proudly minority-owned, and upholds values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager plays a vital leadership role in overseeing the development and execution of HR policies, programs, and services. Acting as a strategic partner to leadership and teams across the organization, this role is responsible for employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, staff engagement, and compliance. The HR Manager supports a culture of high performance, equity, and employee satisfaction in alignment with Kommissary’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Policy

• Lead investigations into employee relations matters and policy violations; produce detailed reports and actionable recommendations.
• Support managers in addressing complex and routine employee relations concerns.
• Maintain and revise the Employee Handbook to ensure legal compliance and reflect current policies and procedures.

Benefits & Compensation

• Oversee the administration of employee benefits and act as liaison with brokers and third-party vendors.
• Lead the benefits onboarding and open enrollment processes.
• Design and manage progressive compensation and benefits programs that attract, motivate, and retain staff while adhering to legal standards.
• Supervise payroll process and compliance.

Recruitment & Talent Pipeline

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring the attraction and selection of high-quality candidates.
• Develop long-term strategies to build and sustain a strong talent pipeline.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Professional HR certification (SHRM or HRCI preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist or managerial role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership with a structured, detail-oriented, and organized approach.
• Track record of improving employee experience, engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in HRIS and office productivity software.
• Ability to adapt and solve problems creatively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Physical Demands

The position operates primarily in a standard office environment. It requires extended periods of sitting, as well as regular use of computers and office equipment. Some lifting of items weighing 10–25 pounds may be necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

What Kommissary Offers

• Competitive salary range ($85,000–$95,000)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and mission-aligned work environment