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Human Resources Generalist

Goyard · New York, NY · 4 days ago
On-siteHuman Resources$75k/yrFull-time

Embody the values and culture of the Maison, serving as a trusted resource to employees and supporting an exceptional employee experience throughout the full employment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Employee Support
    • Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on day-to-day HR matters.
    • Provide guidance on HR policies, benefits, time off, leaves, and employee-related questions.
    • Support employee relations matters with discretion and sound judgment.
  • Benefits & Leave Administration
    • Manage employee benefits and serve as a resource for enrollment, qualifying life events, and benefit questions.
    • Coordinate employee leaves, documentation, and communications throughout the leave process.
    • Partner with benefits providers and other third-party partners as needed.
  • Payroll & HR Operations
    • Manage the biweekly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
    • Maintain accurate employee information across payroll, HRIS, and benefits systems.
    • Coordinate payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, and time-off updates.
    • Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
  • Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle
    • Coordinate a seamless onboarding experience, including new hire documentation, HRIS setup, background checks, and benefits enrollment.
    • Support employee changes, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
    • Ensure employees receive the information and resources needed throughout their employee journey.
  • HR Administration & Compliance
    • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
    • Support HR reporting, audits, compliance requirements, and employment-related documentation.
    • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the overall employee experience.
    • Assist with HR projects, employee communications, and other initiatives as needed.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, People Operations, or similar HR role.
  • Strong experience supporting employee-facing HR functions, particularly benefits, onboarding, leave administration, and HR operations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships with employees and managers.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
  • Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
  • A proactive, service-oriented approach with a genuine interest in supporting employees.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate questions and situations with professionalism and care.
  • Experience working with an HRIS and other HR systems.
  • Working knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader HR team.
  • Payroll experience is preferred, but extensive payroll expertise is not required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Pay

$75,000 base salary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Various paid time off programs.
  • Employee discount/perks.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

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