Senior Human Resources Manager - Americas at Zimmermann

• Job Location New York, NY
• Seniority Mid-Senior Level
• Type Full-time

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Description

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Senior HR Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across our expanding American operations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment and is motivated by building high‑performing teams, driving people initiatives, and supporting a rapidly expanding global organisation.

Reporting directly to the President, US based in New York, with a dotted line to the Global Head of HR located in the global HQ in Sydney, Australia, you will be responsible for driving the local people and culture strategy for the Americas.

Your key responsibilities will include: Operational Leadership • Provide key operational support, overseeing day‑to‑day HR activities including talent management, pay and benefits, compliance, and policy administration • Lead a small team of HR professionals in supporting the full employee lifecycle, including performance management, ER matters, recognition, L&D, and workplace health and safety People & Culture Strategy • Partner with the President, US and Global Head of HR to design, and execute the strategic HR roadmap • Collaborate with leaders and employees to support the rollout of people‑related strategies and cultural initiatives Talent Management & Development • Contribute to the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and selection • Support the development and implementation of learning initiatives, leveraging internal online platforms • Champion Diversity & Inclusion by identifying and delivering meaningful local initiatives Employee Relations • Support disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations alongside, partnering with legal counsel as required.

• Coach and advise managers on performance and disciplinary processes.

Compensation & Benefits • Oversee the payroll function, including the management of an inhouse Payroll Specialist and relationship with the external payroll vendor.

• Assist in vendor selection for new markets and administer annual benefits enrolment • Monitor compensation and benefits trends to ensure competitive offerings.

Compliance & HR Administration • Drive administrative excellence across all areas of the people function, including seamless onboarding, offboarding and policy administration.