Bask and Lather Co · 1 day ago
HR (Human Resources) Manager
Yonkers, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBask & Lather Co. is a fast-growing, family-founded haircare brand dedicated to restoring crowns and confidence. They are seeking a highly organized and process-driven Human Resources Manager to optimize their HR function, manage payroll, and ensure compliance with labor laws while enhancing the employee experience.
Consumer GoodsCosmeticsE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Own and manage the end-to-end payroll process independently
Ensure accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly/bi-weekly/monthly payroll (depending on company cadence)
Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation changes
Audit timekeeping, PTO balances, and deductions to ensure accuracy
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Reconcile payroll reports with finance for accuracy and compliance
Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of payroll data
Serve as the internal expert on New York State labor laws, including wage and hour, overtime, sick leave, paid family leave, PTO, termination practices, and employee classification
Draft, implement, update, and enforce HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks to ensure ongoing legal compliance
Monitor regulatory changes at the federal, state, and local level and proactively update policies and practices accordingly
Ensure consistent policy interpretation and enforcement across departments to reduce legal and operational risk
Manage the full recruiting pipeline across multiple roles, ensuring candidates move smoothly through each stage
Partner with hiring Managers to define role requirements, interview processes, and scorecards
Oversee candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and professionalism at all stages
Collaborate with external recruiters or agencies as needed
Standardize and execute the onboarding process for all new hires, including checklists, systems access, and role readiness
Develop and maintain consistent employee documentation practices (feedback, performance notes, HR files)
Implement clear processes for probationary reviews, performance check-ins, and employee development
Manage PTO, attendance, and leave-tracking systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
Monitor compliance with labor laws, HR policies, and internal procedures
Maintain up-to-date HR documentation, employee handbooks, and SOPs
Oversee benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and timely updates
Provide coaching and mentorship to the HR Coordinator, ensuring they support day-to-day tasks efficiently
Train Managers on best practices for interviewing, onboarding, and performance feedback
Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention initiatives, and HR-related projects
Benefits strategy: Not only administering, but assessing plan competitiveness and leading annual open enrollment
Employee wellness: Overseeing wellness initiatives (mental health, DEI programs, engagement surveys)
Culture & engagement: Driving surveys, analyzing results, and leading action plans
Handling complaints, grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions
Ensuring practices meet Equal Employment Opportunity, workplace safety, and disability requirements
Not just maintaining handbooks, but enforcing policies consistently and updating based on regulatory changes
Implementing, maintaining, and optimizing HRIS tools beyond payroll and ATS
Building dashboards for turnover, retention, DEI metrics, and headcount forecasting
Reviewing pay structures against the market to maintain competitiveness
Designing and managing reviews, calibration sessions, and merit/bonus cycles
Identifying and supporting development of high-potential employees
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of progressive human resources, including hands-on payroll ownership
Strong, demonstrated expertise in New York State labor laws, employment regulations, and compliance requirements
Proven experience creating, updating, and enforcing HR policies and employee handbooks
Deep understanding of wage and hour laws, PTO, sick leave, paid family leave, employee classification, and termination practices
Proven ability to manage payroll independently with accuracy and compliance
Experience managing recruiting pipelines, onboarding, and employee documentation
Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Paylocity)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
Strong communication skills with the ability to coach Managers and advise leadership
Benefits
Benefits strategy: Not only administering, but assessing plan competitiveness and leading annual open enrollment.
Employee wellness: Overseeing wellness initiatives (mental health, DEI programs, engagement surveys).
Culture & engagement: Driving surveys, analyzing results, and leading action plans.
Company
Bask and Lather Co
Bask & Lather Co. is a unique direct to consumer haircare brand on a mission to help women around the world grow and keep hair they love.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Phontayne Walker
Administrative Assistant to the CEO
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