Senior HR Generalist

URBN•Kansas City, KS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior HR Generalist oversees daily human resources functions, including benefits administration, training, and development, with a focus on employee engagement, company policies, and leadership development. As a member of the Global Supply Chain HR team, the role supports HR team and line-leader development, HR projects, and new initiatives, promoting clear communication, effective planning, and timely action. The position contributes to improving efficiency through tools and analysis aligned with URBN’s core values. It is the functional HR expert on site and supports communication and information flow throughout the site. The role is based at 11681 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas, 66111. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of direct human resources generalist experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
High ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions to meet productivity and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP certification.
Bilingual English-Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and, in some cases, lead HR processes to promote compliance and efficiency.
Lead development of the HR team across benefits, leaves, compensation, performance, talent management, recognition, OSHA, workers’ compensation, training and development, and employee relations, including disciplinary matters, disputes, and investigations.
Review, track, and document completion of required training, including safety and anti-harassment training.
Collaborate with supply chain talent acquisition and functional leaders to identify required skills, align recruitment and onboarding processes, and support selections in designated areas.
Support programs that promote development, engagement, motivation, and retention, primarily for line managers and associates.
Support HR research, projects, reporting and analytics, and HR initiatives.
Work with line leaders to develop and implement HR priorities and plans for talent management, leadership development, performance, career development, and early-career initiatives.
Build cross-functional and cross-organizational HR partnerships and develop employee engagement activities that strengthen company culture.
Conduct new-hire orientation and participate in onboarding in partnership with operational leaders.
Assist with payroll, ensure compliance, audit payroll records, and verify the accuracy of employee and company information.
Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive issues to appropriate staff.
Contribute to the development of the group and support communication and information flow through the site.
Coach, support, and develop local function managers, supervisors, and associates.
Provide leaders with partnership, tools, and training related to disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices and review policies and practices for compliance.
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, employment law, and new technologies.