Human Resources Generalist Fashion

Human Resources Generalist Fashion
Type: Fulltime
Location: Hybrid NYC
Salary: $95-100K DOE
**Must have retail and apparel experience to be considered for this role.

Client Overview : Our client is a luxury fashion brand known for its feminine designs, premium craftsmanship, and strong presence across both retail and ready-to-wear markets.

Role Overview: The HR Generalist will support U.S. corporate and retail teams, partnering closely with leadership to deliver core HR functions. This hands-on role focuses on employee relations, compliance, performance management, training, payroll coordination, and workplace health and safety. The position plays a key role in ensuring alignment with employment laws and fostering a productive, compliant, and engaging workplace.

HR Generalist Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR leadership and management to execute HR strategy across compliance, performance management, training, and employee relations
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain up-to-date HR policies and practices
• Support performance management processes including goal setting, feedback, and development planning
• Manage employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and guide disciplinary actions where needed
• Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processes
• Assist with compensation reviews, market analysis, and total rewards initiatives
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
• Lead and track training programs, including onboarding and compliance training
• Promote and manage workplace health and safety programs, including workers compensation and OSHA compliance
• Partner cross-functionally on HR initiatives and special projects

HR Generalist Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field
• 5+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience in retail or fashion industry preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/Payroll systems
• Spanish language skills preferred