Human Resources Generalist (Fashion)

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking an HR Generalist to support U.S. corporate and retail operations. You will manage employee relations, training, onboarding, payroll coordination, and compliance.

You’ll work closely with the HR Manager and leadership to drive HR initiatives, investigations, and performance programs while upholding confidentiality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR compliance, and workplace regulations.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, training, and HR operations.
• Experience in the fashion, retail, or consumer-facing industry is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and senior leadership.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and HR/payroll systems.
• Spanish-speaking ability required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and a results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager and U.S. leadership team with the execution of HR initiatives and day-to-day people operations.
• Ensure HR policies and practices remain aligned with federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation, workplace regulations, and HR best practices.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management, employee development, feedback, and disciplinary matters.
• Address employee relations concerns and assist with investigations, documentation, and appropriate resolutions.
• Partner with management and HR leadership on sensitive employee matters and escalations.
• Support payroll activities and coordinate with payroll partners to ensure accurate and compliant processes.
• Assist with annual performance reviews, compensation reviews, and related HR processes.
• Support compensation analysis and contribute to competitive pay and incentive initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, offboarding, and employee access requirements with relevant internal teams.
• Organize mandatory and compliance-related training programs and maintain employee training records.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and updates to employees and managers.
• Support workplace health and safety programs across corporate and retail locations.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and track workplace injuries, hazards, and illnesses in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Promote adherence to workplace safety procedures and encourage a safe working environment.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to leadership to support employee retention.
• Assist with HR-related projects and initiatives led by HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Performance management

Training development

Payroll coordination

Onboarding

Workplace health and safety

Policy communication

Data confidentiality

HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR/payroll systems

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a global luxury fashion brand.

Role Overview

The HR Generalist will provide day-to-day HR support for U.S. corporate and retail operations, working closely with the HR Manager and leadership team. This position will oversee a broad range of HR activities, including employee relations, compliance, performance management, training, payroll coordination, compensation support, onboarding, and workplace health and safety.

HR Generalist Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager and U.S. leadership team with the execution of HR initiatives and day-to-day people operations.
• Ensure HR policies and practices remain aligned with federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation, workplace regulations, and HR best practices.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management, employee development, feedback, and disciplinary matters.
• Address employee relations concerns and assist with investigations, documentation, and appropriate resolutions.
• Partner with management and HR leadership on sensitive employee matters and escalations.
• Support payroll activities and coordinate with payroll partners to ensure accurate and compliant processes.
• Assist with annual performance reviews, compensation reviews, and related HR processes.
• Support compensation analysis and contribute to competitive pay and incentive initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, offboarding, and employee access requirements with relevant internal teams.
• Organize mandatory and compliance-related training programs and maintain employee training records.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and updates to employees and managers.
• Support workplace health and safety programs across corporate and retail locations.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and track workplace injuries, hazards, and illnesses in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Promote adherence to workplace safety procedures and encourage a safe working environment.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to leadership to support employee retention.
• Assist with HR-related projects and initiatives led by HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.

HR Generalist Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR compliance, and workplace regulations.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, training, and HR operations.
• Experience in the fashion, retail, or consumer-facing industry is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and senior leadership.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and HR/payroll systems.
• Spanish-speaking ability required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and a results-oriented approach.