Human Resources Manager
A full time position at Pushkin Industries, New York NY, USA
Salary range: $100,000 to $125,000 (yearly rate) - subject to experience
Role: HR Manager Employment Type: Full time Location: NYC (hybrid) Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000
ABOUT PUSHKIN INDUSTRIES Pushkin Industries is an award-winning audio network and production company, committed to producing good, smart, fun audio in any format. Founded in 2018, Pushkin makes narrative and investigative series, as well as conversational shows. We have launched many new podcasts into Apple’s Top 10, including Against the Rules, The Happiness Lab, Solvable, Cautionary Tales, Deep Cover, The Last Archive, and Revisionist History, which is hosted by Pushkin co-founder Malcolm Gladwell. Pushkin also produces audiobooks such as Gladwell’s The Bomber Mafia and Talking to Strangers, Wild and Precious: A Celebration of Mary Oliver, Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, and So Many Steves by Steve Martin and Adam Gopnik. We make highly-produced client work as well, for companies like IBM, GSK, and TED. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a dynamic, hands-on position where you’ll oversee HR operations, drive employee experience, and champion initiatives that promote an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance culture. You will manage everything from recruitment and performance management to employee relations, payroll, compliance, benefits, and organizational development. Your expertise will ensure that our HR systems run smoothly and that we continue to foster a positive and productive environment where employees thrive.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership to implement HR strategies that align with our company’s goals while ensuring that the day-to-day operations are managed efficiently and effectively. You’ll be a trusted advisor for both employees and leaders, helping navigate challenges, offer guidance on compliance, and champion initiatives that foster a thriving, inclusive workforce. This role reports to the CFO.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES HR Operations & Systems Management: Oversee HR systems (PEO, 401(k), performance management, recruiting), ensuring smooth functionality and compliance. Maintain HR records and documentation across internal platforms. A key early project you will undertake is auditing our HR tech stack, suggesting which systems to replace and with what, and implementing these new systems. Recruiting, Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage recruitment for key roles, handle onboarding and offboarding processes, and ensure a seamless employee experience. Performance Management & Training: Administer performance reviews, goal-setting, and ongoing manager training to support employee development and align with company goals. Employee Relations & Compliance: Advise leadership on labor law compliance, handle employee concerns, and ensure adherence to the WGAE union contract. Maintain positive employee relations and foster an inclusive, supportive culture. A key early project you will undertake is building out processes and systems to ensure we are adhering to this union contract. Benefits & Payroll: Manage benefits offerings, open enrollment, and payroll tax compliance. Ensure employees receive guidance on benefits, including 401(k) programs. Keep HRIS updated and manage payroll. Policy Development & DEI Initiatives: Review and refine HR policies, including DEI strategies, to attract and retain diverse talent. Partner with leadership on organizational design and continuous improvements to hybrid/remote work policies. Facilities Management: Oversee and support the Executive Assistant/Office Manager in managing day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient working environment. Provide guidance on facility-related needs, including purchasing, building maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations.
WHO YOU ARE
HR Expert: You have deep expertise in HR operations, from compliance to performance management, and can effectively navigate complex employee relations. Excellent Attention to Detail: You thrive at detail oriented tasks, and know how to design them to be simple, automatable, and error resistant. Highly Organized & Process Oriented: You excel at managing multiple HR functions simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in every process. Proactive Problem-Solver: You anticipate challenges, take initiative, and implement solutions that align with company goals and values. Entrepreneurial: You enjoy building and are looking for the accountability that comes with owning and directing a function. Strong Communicator: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, making it easy to convey policies, mediate conflicts, and support employees. Relationship-Builder: You establish trust with employees at all levels, creating an inclusive and supportive workplace culture. Strategic Thinker: You understand how HR policies and initiatives impact business outcomes and work to align people strategies with company objectives. Adaptable & Resilient: You thrive in fast-paced, creative environments and can pivot quickly to address new challenges.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor's (or masters) degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant HR experience, including recruiting, performance management, and organizational development.
- Prior experience managing and developing a team is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Strong experience managing high-level employee relations and risk mitigation.
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment.
- Prior experience in the media, digital, tech, or entertainment industry is a plus.
WHY JOIN US
- Innovative Environment: Work with a talented team in a creative and forward-thinking company.
- Editorial Principles: We produce podcasts, audiobooks and other projects that inform, entertain and inspire listeners. Our work is built on principles of trust: respect and fairness, accuracy, accountability and honesty. * Flexibility: We have multiple offices in the US and offer hybrid work from our NY office. In addition, Pushkin employees have two one-week breaks where the entire company closes so that everyone can truly relax and recharge, an additional three weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays, and eligibility for parental leave.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package and performance-based incentives.
- Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, stock options, ancillary benefits and more.
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