Similar Jobs
About Us
Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.
The Wonder app is the premiere platform to feed every craving, all in one order. Our 25+ award-winning restaurant partners span every cuisine you can think of, from Greek to Thai, and come from the minds of the best chefs in the industry—Bobby Flay, José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, and more.
And our diners don’t have to choose just one: they can mix and match dishes from as many Made by Wonder restaurants as they’d like, or order from neighborhood gems near them. Everything is made to order at our brick-and-mortar locations across the East Coast and delivered fast and free, and more locations are opening every week.
The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible.
About the Role
We are seeking a Director of HR to lead our People strategy and ensure we continue to attract, grow, and retain top talent across both our corporate and field teams. This role will oversee HR operations, employee experience, and compliance, while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership. The Director of HR will balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, leading initiatives that scale with Wonder’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner with executives and senior leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, succession, and organizational design.
Lead change management initiatives to support growth, acquisitions, or organizational design.
Talent & Performance
Oversee talent strategy and workforce planning
Lead performance management processes, ensuring accountability, fairness, and alignment to standards.
Design and implement development programs for managers and high-potential employees.
Employee Experience & Engagement
Drive culture and engagement initiatives to foster retention, belonging, and recognition.
Build programs to support leadership development, DE&I, and employee wellbeing.
Act as an advocate for employees while ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
HR Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (wage & hour, leave, etc.).
Oversee policies, handbooks, and practices to maintain consistency across business units.
Leverage data/analytics to drive decision-making.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop HR team members and specialists across corporate
Establish standards of excellence in HR support, employee relations, and service delivery.
Foster collaboration across HR, Operations, and business functions
The Experience You Have
8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3+ years in an HR leadership role.
Proven success in scaling HR practices across multi-site or distributed teams
Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
Experience implementing and managing HR systems (Workday or similar).
Track record of designing and executing talent development and engagement programs.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to company objectives.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Base Salary: $210,000 - $220,500 per year.
Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.
#LI-Hybrid
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.
A final note
At Wonder, we believe that in order to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.
We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.
Wonder New York, New York, USA Office
Our NYC HQ Office
Wonder Cranford, New Jersey, USA Office
Our NJ HQ Office
Wonder Cranford, New Jersey, USA Office
Our Central Kitchen
Wonder Parsippany, New Jersey, USA Office
Our R&D Facility
What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene
Key Facts About NYC Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
- Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
