Graza · 2 months ago
Director of People / Sr. Manager
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expGraza is a rapidly growing company seeking its first dedicated People & Culture leader. The role involves building foundational HR processes, supporting managers, leading recruiting efforts, and fostering a high-performing culture in partnership with the executive team.
CookingFood and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Lead all full-cycle recruiting efforts across the company sourcing; Partner with hiring managers to define roles, craft job descriptions, develop interview plans, and source diverse, high-quality candidates
Build proactive pipelines and nurture relationships with high-quality talent
Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, conversion) and improve processes as the company grows
Own HRIS, documentation, and benefits administration
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and NYC employment laws
Own and manage the employee onboarding and offboarding process
Update and strengthen employee handbook, HR policies, and SOPs
Champion Graza's culture and help embed our values into daily ways of working
Design and support engagement programs, recognition initiatives, team events, and feedback processes
Guide leaders through employee relations issues including coaching and corrective action with fairness, discretion, and clarity
Qualification
Required
5+ years of HR experience, including full-cycle recruiting and HR operations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to build trust across teams and levels
Proficiency with HR software (e.g., Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Greenhouse, etc.)
Preferred
Experience in a growing or entrepreneurial environment preferred
Benefits
Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Monthly wellness stipend
Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, and Public Holiday)
Company
Graza
Graza produces and online retailer of olive oil.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-06-13Seed
2021-04-09Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Andrew Benin
CEO / Co-founder
Tyler Hayashi
Partner
Recent News
2025-11-08
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