Human Resources Generalist

Founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand launched in 2016. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals across the organization, supply chain, and community. We collaborate with domestic and international partners who share our values of gender and social equality, and we give back through partnerships with foundations that benefit our employees, value chain, and surrounding communities.

About the role

This hybrid, non-exempt role reports to the VP of Human Resources and serves as the primary HR point of contact for both corporate and warehouse teams. You will own end-to-end payroll processing, support warehouse HR initiatives, and provide general HR support across the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Payroll
  • Own end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery each pay cycle.
  • Reconcile timekeeping data prior to payroll submission.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll questions, discrepancies, and corrections.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws across multiple states.
  • Partner with Finance/Accounting on payroll-related reporting, journal entries, and audits.
  • Maintain payroll records and support year-end processes (W-2s, tax filings, etc.).
• Warehouse HR Partnership
  • Serve as the primary HR point of contact for warehouse leadership and employees.
  • Provide guidance to supervisors on performance management, attendance policies, and disciplinary actions.
  • Support recruitment and onboarding for warehouse roles, including scheduling day-one orientations.
  • Partner with VP of HR to investigate and help resolve employee relations issues at the warehouse.
  • Support safety and compliance initiatives in partnership with EHS/operations leaders.
  • Spend two days a week at the warehouse.
• General HR Support
  • Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and assist with quarterly employee clothing allowances.
  • Assist with unemployment claims, worker's comp coordination, and HR inbox management.
  • Help drive engagement initiatives and respond to employee questions across the employee lifecycle.
  • Assist with other HR projects and initiatives as needed.
• Leadership Expectations
  • Communicate effectively and consistently, ensuring staff are informed about company matters.
  • Maintain professionalism, build trusted relationships, and approach challenges with a proactive attitude.
  • Analyze problems and implement acceptable solutions while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• 3+ years of HR generalist experience, with direct payroll experience required.
• Experience supporting a warehouse, distribution center, or other hourly/frontline workforce strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment law (FLSA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Proficiency with Rippling HRIS and payroll system.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching, and working on a computer.
• Able to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Able to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, and phones.
• Must be able to access various areas of a given location.

Pay

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid: 3 days a week in office (split between HQ and Warehouse), 2 days remote. This hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs.