Director of HR

Hi, we're Brigit! A holistic financial health company helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future. With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. If autonomy, ownership, and having meaningful input at the company you work for is important to you, come join our growing team! Brigit is doing innovative and exciting work, but don’t just take our word for it, our work is being recognized by others: - Built In's 2026 Best Midsize Companies to Work For in New York City https://builtin.com/awards/new-york-city/2026/best-midsize-places-to-work#brigit - Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work For In New York City https://builtin.com/awards/new-york-city/2025/best-places-to-work#brigit - Built In’s 2024 & 2025 Best Startups to Work For In the U.S. https://builtin.com/awards/us/2025/best-startup-places-to-work#brigit - Built In’s 2023 - 2025 Best Startups to Work For In New York City https://builtin.com/awards/new-york-city/2025/best-startup-places-to-work#brigit - Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022 https://www.fastcompany.com/90724459/most-innovative-companies-personal-finance-2022 - Business Insider’s Most Promising Consumer Startups 2022 https://www.businessinsider.com/most-promising-consumer-tech-startups-of-2022-8#brigit-a-automated-money-lender-5 - Forbes Fintech 50 2022 https://www.forbes.com/sites/isabelcontreras/2022/06/07/the-future-of-personal-finance-fintech-50-2022/?sh=1fbbd36d5235 Role overview This is a pivotal leadership role at a critical inflection point. The Director of Human Resources will own and evolve the People function, partnering directly with the COO and executive team, along with the Director of Talent Acquisition to scale the organization thoughtfully and effectively. This leader will bring a rare combination of experience: the operational rigor of a larger organization and the adaptability and build mentality of a startup environment. *This is an onsite role located in NYC, with an expectation of 4–5 days per week in the office. What you’ll be doing STRATEGIC HR LEADERSHIP - Develop and execute a multi-year People strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans - Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and senior leadership team on organizational health, talent strategy, and workforce planning - Translate business priorities into scalable HR programs, processes, and infrastructure - Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure impact - Lead or support post-close integration across people, systems, and culture TALENT & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - Oversee performance management frameworks, ensuring alignment with company goals and accountability at all levels - Partner closely with the Director of Talent Acquisition to align hiring strategy with business needs - Develop programs to assess, develop, and retain top talent - Elevate manager capability through coaching, training, and tools EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE - Lead employee engagement initiatives and continuously improve the employee experience - Ensure strong onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes - Oversee office operations to ensure the office space is a well stocked and welcoming place to work - Oversee planning and execution of company events and internal gatherings to support culture, engagement, and team cohesion - Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all programs and practices EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & COMPLIANCE - Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws - Partner with Legal on risk mitigation and policy development What you have - 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles - Experience in both large, complex organizations and high-growth startup environments - Demon