Director of People / Sr. Manager

Job description

About the Role Graza is growing quickly and we’re ready to bring on our first dedicated People & Culture leader. We’re looking for a hands-on, resourceful, and highly organized HR someone who can build foundational processes, support managers, lead recruiting, and help create an engaging, high-performing culture. This role is ideal for a strong Senior Manager ready to step into broader ownership or a Director who loves rolling up their sleeves. You will partner directly with the executive team to build a People function that scales with the business. Key Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition: - 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. HR Operations, Systems & Compliance: - Own HRIS, documentation, and benefits administration. - Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and NYC employment laws...