HR Director

Ana Luisa is a fast-growing, Brooklyn-based jewelry brand committed to sustainability and delivering high-quality, affordable jewelry for all. As we expand our multi-channel distribution and work towards exciting milestones, we’re seeking an HR Director to lead key HR functions, ensuring compliance, fostering a strong company culture, and driving talent acquisition across our HQ and fast-growing retail teams.
 

About the job

As the HR Director, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing HR strategies that support Ana Luisa’s growth across multiple channels, with a focus on retail. You will lead the entire HR function and own the long-term people strategy across all departments, acting as a thought partner to the leadership team. You will be responsible for compliance, payroll, HR systems optimization, and fostering an engaging workplace culture. You will report directly to the CEO.

What you’ll be responsible for 

• People Strategy & Organizational Design: Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to define the org structure that supports our business objectives; lead long-term workforce planning and change management initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Lead recruitment efforts for Retail and HQ roles, refining hiring processes, optimizing candidate experience, and collaborating with leadership to develop workforce strategies.
• HR Compliance & Policy Management: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, maintaining and updating policies to reflect best practices and regulatory changes.
• Payroll Administration & HR Systems Optimization: Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy and efficiency, while managing and improving HR Information Systems (HRIS) to streamline HR operations.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management: Partner with managers to provide guidance on employee relations, establish performance review frameworks, and implement initiatives to support career growth and retention.
• Culture & Engagement Initiatives: Design and execute programs that foster a positive workplace culture, including company-wide engagement activities and employee experience improvements.
• Executive Coaching & Leadership Development: Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leaders and implement leadership development programs to strengthen internal capabilities.

What you’ll bring

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with a track record of leading an HR function in a fast-paced, scaling organization, with a strong presence in retail.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and payroll systems (Justworks).
• Experience working in both corporate and retail environments is mandatory.
• Proficiency in HRIS (Lattice) and process optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Experience coaching senior leaders and scaling people operations in a high-growth business.

What you’ll love about us

• Health Insurance and Wellness: 100% Employer-paid health plan (Medical, Dental, Vision); 10 Sick days; 6 Wellness days
• Others: 401K with matching, Commuter benefits
• Vacation and Time Off: Open PTO; Flexible WFH policy (2 Days in office per week) 
• Parental Leave: up to 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for new parents
• Perks: Employee discount; Welcome gift card; Catered breakfasts on Thursdays; Fully-stocked kitchen filled with unlimited fruits, snacks, and beverages
   

Ana Luisa is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and welcome all candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.