Generalist, People Business Partner

Saks • San Francisco, CA

3d

About The Position

The Generalist, People Business Partner (PBP) provides day-to-day HR support to the Marketing, Buying, and Planning organizations at Exemplar Luxury Group. 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 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 also supports onboarding, HRIS transactions and reporting, employee relations documentation, engagement initiatives, change communications, leave-of-absence tracking, compliance, and analysis of HR data. The position is based within a luxury retail organization undergoing growth and transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–3+ years of HR experience in a generalist, coordinator, or business partner capacity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Experience with HRIS platforms.
• 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 is preferred.
• Experience in retail, fashion, or ecommerce environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees in assigned client groups, providing timely guidance on People policies, processes, and programs.
• Support new-hire onboarding and help ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• Perform Workday processes, transactions, and reporting; maintain accurate and current employee records.
• Partner with the PBP team to execute core HR processes, including 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 PBP and Legal teams.
• Help coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives and surveys, and support follow-up action planning.
• Support change management activities by helping communicate changes and keep employees informed and engaged.
• Audit and liaise with cross-functional teams to manage 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level