Generalist, People Business Partner
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 implement initiatives in performance management, talent development, employee relations, and engagement.
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; Workday is preferred.
- Proficiency with 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
- Experience with Workday.
- Experience working 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 to help new hires transition smoothly into the organization.
- Complete Workday processes, transactions, and reporting, maintaining accurate and current employee records.
- Partner with the PBP team to execute core HR processes for assigned client groups, 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 and documenting cases, partnering with the PBP and Legal teams to ensure fair and consistent application of policies.
- 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 functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
