HR Manager

Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site-specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, product designers and graphic designers leverage vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.

We are looking for a self-motivated and proactive HR Manager to lead and oversee the daily functions of our HR Department at Workshop/APD. This role is responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, implementing HR best practices, supporting business objectives, and driving company culture. The HR Manager will also play a strategic and hands-on role in ensuring a seamless employee experience, while also serving as a trusted advisor to staff and leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job scoping, drafting descriptions, sourcing candidates, interviewing, coordinating with hiring managers, and extending offers.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, team structuring, and hiring timelines to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Manage all HR systems and platforms, including Greenhouse (ATS) and Rippling (PEO/HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and integrity across all employee records.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and point of contact for all employee relations, offering guidance on performance, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation preparation, facilitating orientations, managing I-9 compliance, and conducting exit interviews.
• Manage and execute employee benefits administration, leave of absence tracking, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop and implement HR programs and initiatives to support employee engagement, wellness, professional development, and DEI efforts.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and HR best practices in all matters relating to employee data, legal compliance, and internal processes.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive employee matters.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful with the ability to independently drive initiatives forward.
• Experience using ATS (preferably Greenhouse), Rippling, Performance Management systems (preferably Leapsome), and other HR systems is required.

Position Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and HRIS/ATS platforms.

New York

$90,000-$115,000 USD

To Apply:

We do not accept phone calls and/or office visits. For any assistance, please reach out hr@workshopapd.com.