Senior HR Generalist

Urban Outfitters•Kansas City, KS

1d•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, this role supports HR team and line-leader development, HR projects, and new initiatives, helping ensure clear communication, sound planning, timely action, and efficient operations aligned with the company’s core values. The position is located at 11681 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas, 66111, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Senior HR Generalist partners with operational leaders and employees on HR priorities, processes, compliance, talent management, development, engagement, and employee relations. The role also supports recruiting and onboarding, conducts new-hire orientation, assists with payroll and audits, and serves as the on-site functional expert. The position maintains knowledge of employment laws and HR practices and helps leaders address disciplinary matters, investigations, and terminations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of direct human resource 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 ability.

Responsibilities

Support and, when appropriate, lead the development of HR processes to ensure 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 and align recruitment and onboarding processes, including supporting selections in designated areas.
Support programs for development, engagement, motivation, and retention, primarily at the line-manager and associate levels.
Provide HR research, project support, reporting and analytics, and champion HR initiatives.
Work with line leaders to develop and implement HR priorities and plans covering talent management, leadership development, performance, career development, and early-career initiatives.
Build cross-functional and cross-organizational partnerships with HR 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 validate employee and company information.
Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
Serve as the functional expert on site and contribute to the development of the group.
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 HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, employment law, and new technologies.