Generalist, People Business Partner
About The Position
The Generalist, People Business Partner (PBP) provides day-to-day HR support to Exemplar Luxury Group’s Marketing, Buying, and Planning organizations. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, People Business Partner, this hands-on, execution-focused role delivers core People programs, supports employees throughout the employee lifecycle, and helps ensure a consistent, positive employee experience. The Generalist builds trusted relationships across assigned client groups, advises on people practices, and partners with People Centers of Excellence to carry out initiatives in performance management, talent development, employee relations, and engagement. The role supports employees with People policies, processes, and programs; onboarding; Workday transactions and reporting; core HR processes; employee relations; engagement; change management; reporting and data requests; leave of absence processes; and compliance. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–3+ years of HR experience. Workday experience and experience in retail, fashion, or ecommerce are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2–3+ years of HR experience in a generalist, coordinator, or business partner capacity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Experience with an HRIS.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite, especially Google Sheets or 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.
Nice To Haves
- Workday experience.
- Experience in retail, fashion, or ecommerce environments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees in assigned client groups, providing timely guidance on People policies, processes, and programs.
- Support onboarding and help new hires transition smoothly into the organization.
- Perform Workday processes, transactions, and reporting, maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.
- Partner with the PBP team to execute HR processes such as goal setting, performance reviews, compensation planning, and career development.
- Collaborate with People Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Inclusion & Belonging, to deliver programs tailored to department needs.
- Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting cases, and supporting fair and consistent policy application in partnership with the PBP and Legal teams.
- Help coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives and surveys, including follow-up action planning.
- Support change management activities by communicating changes and helping ensure employees are informed and engaged.
- Audit and liaise with cross-functional teams on general reporting and data requests.
- Analyze 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.
- Help ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
- Build relationships with employees at all levels to foster trust and engagement.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Basic life insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.
- Employee discount.
- Career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
