Human Resources Generalist

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1945, Pierre Balmain's eponymous house has evolved into a singular union of Parisian couture heritage and 21st-century daring. Always remaining true to its core values of inclusion, empowerment and excellence, today's Balmain is intent on forging fashion's future in a uniquely authentic manner. Compelling, often surprising and always bold, Balmain's offerings rely on an instantly recognizable silhouette, assertive spirit and the powerfully transformative possibilities that only beautiful design and skilled construction can achieve. Constantly seeking exciting, novel and entertaining ways to converse and communicate, Balmain will never shy away from pushing each and every envelope. Part of Mayhoola, led by the vision of Creative Director Olivier Rousteing, the house's impressive rapid growth and critical success is entirely due to the passionate and talented Balmain family of craftspeople, experts and team members who make each collection possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Partner/Generalist:

• Represent Balmain’s ethos and values; be reliable, collaborative, and act with integrity as a representative of the brand.
• Be a leader in the business; motivate the team and empower an environment of teamwork, trust, and collaboration in the region.
• Be a trusted resource for all employees; develop meaningful relationships and promote a positive working environment.
• Assess opportunities and areas of development within the business and make solutions-based recommendations, including but not limited to policies & procedures, training needs, recognition programs, etc.
• Support Employee Engagement activities and initiatives as needed.

Talent & Performance Management:

• Partner with HR Director on Employer Branding strategies; provide training and support to internal team on best practices.
• Support Retail team with sourcing and recruiting top talent including but not limited to intake calls, conducting interviews, and building pipelines.
• Conduct investigation for employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to resolve conflicts or concerns.
• Analyze employee relations trends with key stakeholders and help develop proactive strategies, solutions, programs, and policies.

Compensation & Benefits

• In partnership with HR Director and Insurance Brokers, continuously assess current benefit offerings and external trends to ensure competitive packages.
• Spearhead Open Enrollment, including but not limited to administration, training, and communications.
• Partner with Brokers and Providers to ensure Carrier Connections are properly functioning, accurate record keeping, and timely payment of bills in partnership with Finance.

HRIS, HR Ops & Compliance:

• Be the first point of contact for HRIS vendors, partner regularly to ensure all system are being utilized effectively.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR databases.
• Manage all internal reporting for key stakeholders in HQ and US; partner as needed on impactful data and analytics.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• In partnership with ADP, manage compliance updates as needed for all locations including but not limited to wage & hour, EEOC guidelines, onboarding/offboarding paperwork, and compliance posters.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with a retail background
• Strong knowledge of US labor and employment laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Proficiency in ADP and Microsoft Office Suite, previous experience with ADP a plus
• Occasional travel may be required

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Health, vision, dental and fringe benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• 401k with Company match
• Clothing allowance
• Employee discount

With respect to positions in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $100,000-$110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.