Human Resources Manager (New York)
Interior Marketing Group, Inc., New York, NY, United States
Company Overview
We are a premier luxury residential staging and interior design firm known for transforming some of the most prestigious properties in New York City and beyond. We blend elevated design, operational excellence, and white-glove service to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
We are seeking an experienced
Human Resources Manager
who understands the pace, standards, and creative culture of the design/staging industry and can lead both HR operations and talent acquisition, while leveraging modern tools including AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Manager will oversee all aspects of HR, including employee relations, compliance, performance management, and full-cycle recruiting. This role is critical in shaping our team, maintaining our high-performance culture, and ensuring seamless HR operations across departments, including design, staging, warehouse, and corporate teams.
The ideal candidate has prior experience in interior design, architecture, staging, or a related creative industry, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Management
Serve as the primary HR partner to leadership and department heads
Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
Develop and enforce company policies, procedures, and best practices
Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and NYC employment laws
Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
Manage benefits administration, leave policies (FMLA, NY PFL), and payroll coordination
Maintain HRIS systems and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality
Lead performance review cycles and support leadership development
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Own full-cycle recruiting across all departments (design, staging, warehouse, admin, leadership)
Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and workforce planning strategies
Develop creative sourcing strategies, particularly for design and creative roles
Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for both skill and cultural fit
Build pipelines of top talent within the interior design and staging industry
Manage offer process, compensation benchmarking, and candidate experience
Strengthen employer branding to attract high-caliber candidates
Culture & Organizational Development
Help foster a high-performance, collaborative, and design-driven culture
Implement employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies
Support training and development programs across departments
Coach managers on leadership, communication, and team development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of HR experience, including full-cycle recruiting
Experience in interior design, architecture, staging, real estate, or a creative industry strongly preferred
Experience using or implementing AI tools in HR or recruiting workflows
Strong knowledge of New York labor laws and HR best practices
Proven ability to manage both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day operations
Experience hiring for creative, operational, and field-based roles
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
We are a premier luxury residential staging and interior design firm known for transforming some of the most prestigious properties in New York City and beyond. We blend elevated design, operational excellence, and white-glove service to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
We are seeking an experienced
Human Resources Manager
who understands the pace, standards, and creative culture of the design/staging industry and can lead both HR operations and talent acquisition, while leveraging modern tools including AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Manager will oversee all aspects of HR, including employee relations, compliance, performance management, and full-cycle recruiting. This role is critical in shaping our team, maintaining our high-performance culture, and ensuring seamless HR operations across departments, including design, staging, warehouse, and corporate teams.
The ideal candidate has prior experience in interior design, architecture, staging, or a related creative industry, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Management
Serve as the primary HR partner to leadership and department heads
Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
Develop and enforce company policies, procedures, and best practices
Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and NYC employment laws
Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
Manage benefits administration, leave policies (FMLA, NY PFL), and payroll coordination
Maintain HRIS systems and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality
Lead performance review cycles and support leadership development
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Own full-cycle recruiting across all departments (design, staging, warehouse, admin, leadership)
Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and workforce planning strategies
Develop creative sourcing strategies, particularly for design and creative roles
Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for both skill and cultural fit
Build pipelines of top talent within the interior design and staging industry
Manage offer process, compensation benchmarking, and candidate experience
Strengthen employer branding to attract high-caliber candidates
Culture & Organizational Development
Help foster a high-performance, collaborative, and design-driven culture
Implement employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies
Support training and development programs across departments
Coach managers on leadership, communication, and team development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of HR experience, including full-cycle recruiting
Experience in interior design, architecture, staging, real estate, or a creative industry strongly preferred
Experience using or implementing AI tools in HR or recruiting workflows
Strong knowledge of New York labor laws and HR best practices
Proven ability to manage both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day operations
Experience hiring for creative, operational, and field-based roles
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information