SST Partners Group Is Hiring A Hr Director

Join Our Team as the Director of Human Resources 🌟

We are seeking an experienced HR leader to shape and elevate our global talent strategy in the dynamic beauty and consumer lifestyle sector.

Company & Location

• Department: Human Resources / People Operations
• Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Location: Roslyn, NY
• Employment Type: Full-Time (In-office)

Position Overview ✨

As a forward-thinking disruptor in the global beauty and consumer lifestyle industry, our brand challenges traditional boundaries by merging trendsetting cosmetics with innovative digital commerce platforms. We are entering an exciting phase of international growth and digital modernization, and we need a sophisticated Director of Human Resources to lead our organizational transformation.

This executive will serve as the architect of our human capital ecosystem, transforming our talent infrastructure into a key competitive advantage. Working closely with our CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, you will foster a high-velocity workplace that combines East Asian corporate strengths with vibrant US markets.

Key Responsibilities 🚀

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Collaborate with leadership to design scalable organizational structures supporting global expansion and digital growth.
• Talent Acquisition & Executive Search: Lead recruitment efforts across corporate, digital/e-commerce, and creative verticals to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Cultural Integration & Transformation: Drive innovation by cultivating a high-performance, culturally diverse corporate environment that bridges US and Korean business styles.
• Total Rewards & Executive Compensation: Oversee competitive compensation structures, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Performance Management & Talent Development: Implement data-driven frameworks to upskill management and develop future leaders.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage HR operations, employee relations, and ensure adherence to US federal, state (NY), and local labor laws.
• Change Management: Provide strategic HR leadership during digital transformations, scaling initiatives, and potential mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications & Experience 🎓

• Executive HR Tenure: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 3–5 years in a Senior Director or Head of HR role within fast-growing or publicly traded companies.
• Industry & Scale Background: Experience in CPG, Beauty, Cosmetics, or Retail sectors managing an organization of 300+ employees preferred.
• Cross-Cultural Competency: Strong familiarity with Korean conglomerates or multinational corporations’ organizational dynamics and cultural nuances.
• Bilingual Capabilities: Proficiency in English and Korean (written and verbal) to effectively engage with cross-border stakeholders.
• Change & Tech Savvy: Proven success leading HR initiatives through digital transformations, scaling teams, or post-M&A integrations.
• Academic Credentials: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields from a top-tier institution; SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Preferred Attributes & Bonus Points 🌟

• Deep understanding of talent markets within the US beauty, fashion, or digital commerce sectors.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a proven record of advising C-level executives.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for leveraging HR metrics and data-driven decision-making.