Director of Human Resources, Kafene
$140-160k
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4+ days a week in office (Manhattan, NY )
Lease-to-own options for furniture, appliances, electronics, and more
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Lease-to-own options for furniture, appliances, electronics, and more
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-160k
More information about location
4+ days a week in office (Manhattan, NY )
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower flexible ownership solutions.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. A Master’s degree in HR or Business Administration is a plus
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in human resources management, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is preferred
- Strong knowledge of HR laws, best practices, and compliance requirements
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency with HR software (e.g., HRIS, payroll systems) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- High level of attention to detail
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and results-driven
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, Kafene is looking for a Director of Human Resources, a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of HR strategies and policies within the organization
- The Director will ensure that HR practices align with the overall business goals, focusing on employee engagement, performance management, talent acquisition, compliance, and organizational development
- Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR-related issues, such as performance management, and conflict resolution
- Lead initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness, culture, and employee development
- Design and implement performance appraisal systems to monitor employee performance and development
- Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention
- Lead efforts to maintain a positive work environment and address employee concerns
- Oversee the development and management of competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent
- Ensure compensation structures are equitable, aligned with market trends, and compliant with relevant laws
- Manage employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other perks
- Collaborate with leadership to identify areas for improvement and implement training and development programs
- Develop recognition programs to reward top performers and encourage a high-performance culture
- Support leadership development programs and identify opportunities for employees' professional growth
- Manage succession planning to ensure leadership continuity and talent development
- Oversee HR systems and technology to ensure efficient management of employee data, payroll, and HR operations
- Use HR analytics to track key performance indicators and provide insights for improving HR strategies
- Oversee the recruitment process to ensure the organization attracts and hires top talent
- Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to ensure the right mix of skills and expertise
- Implement effective onboarding programs for new employees
Our take
Historically, bad credit and poor purchasing power have excluded many consumers from buying higher-priced household items. Classic lenders are reluctant to offer plans to those with poor or absent credit pasts, and it can be hard for low-income households to save enough money for upfront purchasing. Kafene, founded in 2019, integrates lease-to-own agreements at point-of-purchase; opening up furniture, appliance, and electronics businesses to underserved consumers.
Lease-to-own is no new concept, but bringing this type of agreement to furniture and similar markets is relatively novel by comparison. Kafene’s toolbox – driven by custom-built technology – underwrites, approves, and enables payment in less than five minutes. Its point-of-sale nature means it does not interrupt the shopping experience and, additionally, consumers can manage existing leases through the website which encourages a positive consumer-lender relationship.
Kafene has seen substantial investment which is set to increase headcount to meet demand from merchants and consumers. Although it is only one of many buy-now-pay-later startups, the market for these platforms is huge and there is certainly room within it for Kafene to continue to grow.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2023
$12.6m
SERIES B
Sep 2022
$18m
SERIES B
Total funding: $77.1m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and dependent care benefits
- 401(k) plan and options for medical HSA and FSA
- Generous paid time off and parental leave
- Hybrid workplace setup with home office equipment provided
Company values
- Communicate simply: Prioritize stakeholder engagement and understanding. Communicate your logic and welcome feedback
- Seek continuous improvement: Continue to ask yourself, "how can I make this better?"
- Take calculated risks: Play to win and keep your eyes on the prize
- Be data driven: Make thoughtful, systematic decisions based on the best data you have
Company HQ
Midtown East, New York, NY
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Leadership
Neal Desai
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former CFO at Octane Lending. Prior experience as a Portfolio Manager. Has worked at Summit Securities Group, Hard Eight Holdings, and Merrill Lynch.
James Schuler
(Co-Founder & CTO)Co-founded Atlas Holdings Group, FundElevator and Eligible Inc, and was CTO at all three.
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