Generalist, People Business Partner

Exemplar Luxury Group; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Vision & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Descripción de la vacante

Exemplar Luxury Group is seeking a Generalist, People Business Partner to provide day-to-day HR support for Marketing, Buying, and Planning teams. You will help drive performance management, talent development, and employee engagement, partnering with Centers of Excellence to execute initiatives.

This hands-on role focuses on delivering core People programs and ensuring a positive employee experience across lifecycle stages within a dynamic luxury retail organization.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3+ years HR generalist/partner experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; relationship builder.
• Experience with HRIS (Workday preferred).
• Proficient in Google Workspace and MS Office (Sheets/Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing needs.

Responsabilidades

• Act as first point of contact for employees in client group, guiding on People policies, processes, and programs.
• Support onboarding of new hires.
• Execute Workday processes, transactions, and reporting, ensuring accurate records.

Conocimientos

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

2-3+ years HR Generalist/Partner exp

HRIS (Workday)

Communication skills

Google Sheets / Excel

multi-tasking & organization

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

Workday

Descripción del empleo

WHO WE ARE

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world\'s most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Visit exemplarluxurygroup.com for more information, and follow Exemplar Luxury Group on LinkedIn.

Job Description

The Generalist, People Business Partner (PBP) provides day-to-day HR support to the Marketing, Buying, & Planning organizations at Exemplar Luxury Group. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, People Business Partner, this role is focused on delivering core People programs, supporting employees through all stages of the employee lifecycle, and ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience. The Generalist, PBP builds trusted relationships across the client groups, provides guidance on people practices, and partners with People Centers of Excellence to execute initiatives in performance management, talent development, employee relations, and engagement. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, helping to bring ELG\'s people strategies to life.

YOU WILL BE

The Generalist, People Business Partner (PBP) provides day-to-day HR support to the Marketing, Buying, & Planning organizations at Exemplar Luxury Group. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, People Business Partner, this role is focused on delivering core People programs, supporting employees through all stages of the employee lifecycle, and ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience. The Generalist, PBP builds trusted relationships across the client groups, provides guidance on people practices, and partners with People Centers of Excellence to execute initiatives in performance management, talent development, employee relations, and engagement. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, helping to bring ELG\'s people strategies to life.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Act as the first point of contact for employees in their client group, providing timely support and guidance on People policies, processes, and programs.
• Support the onboarding of new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Perform Workday processes, transactions, and reporting, ensuring employee records are accurate and the system is kept up to date.
• Partner with the PBP team to execute core HR processes (goal setting, performance reviews, compensation planning, career development, etc.) for assigned client groups.
• Collaborate with People Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Inclusion & Belonging, etc.) to deliver people programs tailored to department needs.
• Assist in employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting cases, and ensuring fair and consistent application of policies, in partnership with the PBP and Legal teams.
• Help coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and follow-up action planning.
• Support change management activities by helping to communicate changes and ensure employees are informed and engaged.
• Audit and liaise with cross functional teams to manage general reporting and data requests.
• Analyze various HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support and track the Leave of Absence process in partnership with the Benefits team.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Build strong relationships with employees at all levels to foster trust and engagement.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor\'s Degree
• 2-3+ years of HR experience (generalist, coordinator, or business partner capacity)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Experience with HRIS (Workday preferred)
• Proficiency in Google Suite and/or MS Office Suite, especially Google Sheets/Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and adapt to changing business needs
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Haves)

• Experience with Workday is a plus
• Experience working in retail, fashion, or ecommerce environments is a plus

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Salary Range $72,000 - $89,000*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.