Director of People Engagement

Friends of the High Line

. Advise leaders across a complex organization with year-round and seasonal employees .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, and talent development, with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness and leadership coaching. Proven ability to analyze workforce trends and implement strategies that align with business objectives while fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace culture.

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Employee RelationsWorkforce PlanningTalent DevelopmentOrganizational EffectivenessPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Workforce AnalyticsOrganizational DesignPerformance Improvement PlansSuccession PlanningLearning and Development InitiativesLabor Laws ApplicationConflict ResolutionData AnalysisTalent ManagementManager Capability Development

Soft Skills

Consultative SkillsRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee EngagementEquity and InclusionContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise leaders across a complex organization with year-round and seasonal employees
Serve as the principal partner to departments on employee relations, manager capability, performance, workforce planning, and talent development
Build trusted relationships with department heads and managers and translate organization-wide people priorities into department plans
Lead employee relations cases, investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution
Coach leaders on feedback, documentation, performance, attendance, team dynamics, and inclusive management
Develop manager resources and lead manager learning programs
Develop workforce strategies supporting business objectives and long-term organizational capability
Advise on organizational design, role clarity, team effectiveness, succession planning, and workforce capability
Analyze workforce trends and organizational data to identify risks and recommend people strategies
Support organizational change, restructuring, and evolving business priorities
Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, performance management, employee development, communication, and accountability
Promote consistent application of employment policies, practices, and organizational values
Support performance improvement plans, career development discussions, and employee recognition strategies
Anticipate workforce needs and develop aligned talent strategies
Collaborate throughout recruiting and selection, including position planning, competency identification, interview design, and candidate assessment
Support attracting, selecting, onboarding, and retaining qualified employees
Strengthen internal mobility and career development opportunities
Partner on onboarding to support successful employee integration and early productivity
Identify organizational and individual development needs and recommend learning solutions
Design, implement, and evaluate enterprise learning and leadership development initiatives
Coach managers on applying new skills and reinforce learning through consultation and feedback
Support succession planning and career development
Evaluate learning initiatives using feedback, business outcomes, and workforce metrics
Improve manager capability, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience
Support enterprise People & Culture initiatives and consistent program delivery
Use workforce analytics and organizational insights to inform recommendations and evaluate outcomes
Contribute to continuous improvement of People & Culture processes and service delivery
Participate in cross-functional initiatives strengthening organizational capability and operational effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five to eight years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience in a business partner, employee relations, organizational development, or related professional role
Experience partnering with leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and talent management
Experience addressing workforce planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and talent development in a dynamic organizational environment
Strong consultative and relationship-building skills
Proven capability to apply labor laws, address workplace concerns, and minimize institutional exposure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple organizational levels
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Commitment to equity, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Demonstrated background in overseeing or mentoring early-career Human Resources team members is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
Commuter benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
Winter Fridays
Growth and Development career opportunities
Discounted Citi Bike Membership
Discounts with vendors on the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
Free entrance to Whitney Museum