HR Manager

TED Conferences

HR Manager overseeing leaves of absence program, payroll, and recruitment support for TED employees. Seeking an experienced HR professional to manage sensitive data and foster an inclusive hiring process.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $118,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

HR is a critical function supporting the makers of TED’s work — our employees!
We are seeking an experienced, people-first HR professional to join our team in the role of HR Manager overseeing a range of functional areas
Managing TED’s leave of absence program, talent acquisition and recruitment support, payroll, and remuneration
The HR Manager will be entrusted with sensitive data and information
Ensure LOA policies are best practice and compliant with US federal, state, and local regulations, plus Canada laws and regulations
Manage payroll reconciliation and Smart Sheet updates for leaves, to include notifications to Finance and HR to coordinate leave pay continuity and benefit coverage
Act as a bridge between Leave Consultant, employees and managers to ensure consistent communication, tracking and accuracy around leave planning
Lead payroll processing in partnership with the Finance team under the direction of CFO and Director of Finance
Champion an inclusive hiring process while serving as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers, external recruiters, and new hires through the recruitment process

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of HR experience (as HR Manager or HR Business Partner) with demonstrated ownership of functional areas
Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment laws (FLSA, EEO, Title VII, ADEA)
Experience with US multi-state leave administration (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, state eligibility); Experience with leave administration in Canada, a plus
Experience with ADP Workforce Now HRIS
Experience leveraging AI tools creatively for productivity gains, freeing up time for higher-impact work
Some talent acquisition experience supporting hiring teams, a plus
Some benchmarking platform + applicant tracking system experience (Payfactors, SmartRecruiters), a plus
Proven track record of maintaining strict confidentiality in a role that requires handling sensitive information
Willingness to support any area of Human Resources when needed, collaborating with other HR team members, Finance, Legal, and the broader Admin department to ensure the success of the HR function
A passion for helping people, curious and excited by Ideas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Flexible/hybrid work
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible paid time off and holiday schedule
401(k) with company match
Collaborative, people-first culture to include a Culture Committee & ERG’s
Opportunity to shape HR programs from the ground up

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR managementleave of absence administrationpayroll processingtalent acquisitionemployment law complianceconfidentiality managementmulti-state leave administrationAI tools utilizationbenchmarking platformsapplicant tracking systems

Soft Skills

people-first approachcommunicationcollaborationtrustworthinesscuriositypassion for helping othersleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability