Generalist, Human Resources

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

HR Generalist 

The HR Generalist provides operational and administrative support to the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team across a broad range of HR functions, including onboarding, employee relations, talent processes, performance management, acquisitions integration, reporting, and employee development initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison between HR and the business to ensure a seamless employee experience and consistent application of HR policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

HR Operations & Administration

• Support HRBPs with day-to-day HR operations and administrative activities.
• Assist the HRBP/Talent Team by providing details and coordination support for posting open roles.
• Maintain employee records, organizational data, and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality, including processing employee changes and updates.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and workforce data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Pull ad hoc reports (townhalls, anniversaries, new hire breakfasts, reporting changes, comp history)
• Assist with org chart creation to support org development

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to review onboarding tools, expectations, and timelines to ensure onboarding plans are successfully executed.
• Manage onboarding schedules and calendars for VP-level hires and above.
• Support HRBPs with 30-60-90 day new hire follow-up processes.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and IT teams to support new hire setup, including equipment, VPN access, SAP/PLM/AO access, and other system requirements.
• Conduct exit interviews and support offboarding processes, including documentation and reporting trends.
• Assist with employee offboarding activities and system access coordination.
• Assist with space planning
• Support new hire orientation efforts as needed.
• Create severance spreadsheets and separation agreements.

Acquisition & Integration Support

• Provide onboarding and integration support for acquisition-related hires, including:
• Scheduling, coordinating, and tracking interviews
• Determining IT and workspace requirements
• Scheduling and facilitating orientation sessions
• Coordinating internal communications
• Assisting with space planning and integration activities

Employee Relations

• Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, procedures, and workplace practices.
• Support HRBPs in addressing employee concerns and assisting with conflict resolution and employee relations matters.
• Promote positive employee engagement and support a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

Performance Management & Development

• Coordinate performance review processes, including tracking timelines, sending reminders, managing documentation, and supporting goal cascade activities.
• Assist HRBPs with employee development initiatives and talent planning activities.
• Support the creation and follow-up of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), including researching development opportunities and tracking progress.\
• Collaborate with HRBPs to support career development discussions and action planning initiatives.
• Experience supporting acquisitions or organizational integration efforts is a plus.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• 4 or more years of related HR experience preferred
• Highly proficient in creating professional PowerPoint presentations
• Ability to build and develop relationships and collaborate effectively across Talent, Benefits, Finance, Communications, and the Business Stakeholders 
• Business acumen and proficient Human Resources knowledge
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills (approachable and engaging)
• Exceptional intuition, sensitivity, listening, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work effectively with limited supervision

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: 75,000 - 85,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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