Human Resources Generalist

Hoxton Circle; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoxton Circle is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who will own talent acquisition, management training, and succession planning. Reporting to the HR Manager, the role will be in office five days a week in Chatsworth, CA, with a planned move to Sherman Oaks in Q1 2027.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HR experience, is hands-on across recruiting, ER, and PM, and is comfortable advising senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience including generalist or business partner roles.
• Hands-on experience across recruiting, employee relations, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of California employment law.
• Comfort advising senior leaders and managers directly.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and clear communication.
• Able to work onsite in Chatsworth full-time.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Talent acquisition: manage the full hiring cycle from intake to sourcing, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Employee relations: investigate and resolve workplace concerns, advise managers, maintain compliant documentation.
• Performance management: run review cycles, coach managers on feedback and performance plans, support corrective action.
• Management training: build and deliver practical training for supervisors and managers.
• Succession planning: identify critical roles, assess internal talent, and build development paths.
• Employee engagement: gather feedback, act on what you hear, and lead retention and culture initiatives.
• General HR support: policy upkeep, compliance with CA and federal employment laws, and other HR duties as needed.

Skills

HR Generalist

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Succession Planning

Management Training

Leadership Advising

Communication

California Employment Law

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our client is a woman's apparel company seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who will own talent acquisition, management training, and succession planning. This role will report into the HR Manager.

This role will be in office 5 days per week, initially in their Chatsworth office, but in Q1 2027, the office will be relocating to Sherman Oaks.

What you will own

• Talent acquisition: manage the full hiring cycle for open roles, from intake with hiring managers through sourcing, interviewing, offer, and onboarding
• Employee relations: investigate and resolve workplace concerns, advise managers, and keep documentation clean and compliant
• Performance management: run review cycles, coach managers on feedback and performance plans, and support corrective action when needed
• Management training: build and deliver practical training for supervisors and managers
• Succession planning: identify critical roles, assess internal talent, and build development paths
• Employee engagement: gather feedback, act on what you hear, and lead initiatives that improve retention and culture
• General HR support: policy upkeep, compliance with California and federal employment law, and other HR duties as needed

What we are looking for

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least some time as a generalist or business partner
• Hands‑on experience across recruiting, employee relations, and performance management
• Working knowledge of California employment law
• Comfort advising senior leaders and managers directly
• Strong judgment, discretion, and clear communication
• Able to work onsite in Chatsworth full time
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field preferred
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification a plus