Director of People

2 days ago

Glen Cove, New York, United States Allied Maker Full time

Application Deadline:
19 December 2025

Department:
Studio Administration

Location:
Glen Cove, NY

Compensation:
$130,000 - $160,000 / year

Description
Allied Maker is a growing American manufacturer of handcrafted lighting. We are seeking an experienced Director of People and Culture to lead our HR function and support our next stage of organizational growth. This role is responsible for building structure, improving communication, and strengthening leadership across the company.

The ideal candidate brings strong HR expertise, experience in manufacturing environments, mature judgment, and the ability to operate independently while partnering closely with the company's founders. This is an executive position suited for someone who is organized, calm, professional, and capable of translating company goals into effective people systems.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with founders to align people strategy with company goals.
  • Develop organizational structure, workforce planning, and leadership pathways.
  • Implement systems that support accountability, communication, and performance.

People Operations

  • Lead all HR processes including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and documentation.
  • Build and maintain clear SOPs for HR, safety, and communication workflows.
  • Manage compensation review processes and job architecture across departments.

Culture and Employee Experience

  • Strengthen a culture centered on craftsmanship, teamwork, and professionalism.
  • Support department heads in developing leadership skills and improving team communication.
  • Build programs that enhance engagement, retention, and employee development.

Recruitment and Talent Pipeline

  • Lead hiring for skilled trades, production roles, and office roles.
  • Build strategic recruitment pipelines with trade schools and vocational programs.
  • Develop structured interview processes, role scorecards, and hiring timelines.

Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management

  • Maintain full compliance with OSHA, NY labor law, ADA, FMLA, and wage and hour regulations.
  • Oversee safety communication, training, and best practices across the facility.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
  • 5+ years of HR leadership within a manufacturing, workshop, or production environment.
  • Experience supporting 40–150 person organizations.
  • Strong working knowledge of NY labor law, OSHA requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Proven ability to build HR structure during periods of growth.
  • Experience hiring skilled trades and supporting department leads in fabrication, assembly, finishing, or production settings.

Professional Skills

  • Strong communication skills with a clear, direct style.
  • Highly organized with a systems oriented mindset.
  • Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions.
  • Skilled in conflict resolution, coaching, and leadership development.
  • Comfortable working with founders, artisans, and technical teams.
  • Competent in HRIS systems and documentation management.

Personal Attributes

  • Calm and steady under pressure.
  • Professional judgment and discretion.
  • Respectful, approachable, and measured.
  • Detail oriented with strong follow through.
  • Solutions focused with balanced empathy and firmness.
  • Values craftsmanship, accountability, and teamwork.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range between $130,000 and $160,000 based on experience, readiness and impact.
  • Annual performance bonus opportunity.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan

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