Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Human Resources Generalist (Temp-to-Perm)

Location: New York, NY | Onsite

Employment Type: Temporary-to-Permanent

Compensation: $70,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience

Reports To: Head of Talent & People

Company Overview

Majesty Brands is a global leader in socks, sleepwear, intimates, and apparel, with distribution in over 70 countries. We partner with leading retailers and brands to deliver quality, value, and innovative products across multiple categories. Our New York City headquarters brings together teams across design, production, sales, finance, operations, and corporate functions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Position Overview

Majesty Brands is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support the daily execution of HR operations across our New York City headquarters. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes ownership, values accuracy, and understands the importance of delivering a consistent and reliable employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings direct experience in payroll administration and benefits management, along with a strong foundation in employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and HR compliance. They should be equally comfortable managing established manual processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through technology, AI, and automation.

Reporting to the Head of Talent & People, this individual will play an important role in strengthening HR operations, maintaining accurate employee records, and supporting a growing organization.

Direct, hands-on experience in both payroll and benefits administration is mandatory. Candidates without experience in both areas will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Manage payroll administration, ensuring accurate employee information, timely processing, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Administer employee benefits, including new enrollments, qualifying life events, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll and benefits questions, working directly with our PEO and external providers to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records of compensation changes, deductions, employee classifications, and benefits eligibility.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits information, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely corrections.
• Support annual open enrollment, benefits communications, and employee education.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits changes associated with new hires, employee status changes, and separations.

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

• Coordinate the complete employee lifecycle, including new-hire onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding.
• Manage onboarding documentation, employment verification, benefits enrollment, and coordination of systems access and equipment.
• Administer employee separations, including preparation of documentation, coordination of termination meetings, final pay requirements, benefits notifications, and system access removal.
• Participate in and support employee separation meetings, ensuring professionalism, discretion, and adherence to company procedures.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, employment documentation, and HRIS records.
• Track and administer PTO, sick leave, attendance records, and other employee leave in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Ensure employee records, reporting, and administrative processes are accurate, organized, and maintained consistently.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as a knowledgeable and approachable resource for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Support the Head of Talent & People in addressing employee relations matters, documenting concerns, and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
• Ensure HR processes and employee records comply with applicable federal, New York State, and New York City employment requirements.
• Assist with the administration and communication of company policies and employee handbook updates.
• Support performance management administration, employee documentation, and HR-related reporting.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information.

Process Improvement, AI & Automation

• Identify opportunities to simplify administrative workflows, reduce manual work, and improve accuracy across HR operations.
• Demonstrate practical proficiency with AI tools and automation platforms to support documentation, reporting, employee communications, and routine administrative processes.
• Partner with the Head of Talent & People to evaluate and gradually implement improvements to HR workflows.
• Maintain strong manual processes, accurate documentation, and dependable follow-through while new systems and automation initiatives are being developed.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding confidentiality, data security, and the appropriate use of AI in HR.
• Help develop scalable, well-documented processes that improve consistency, accountability, and the overall employee experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on HR generalist or HR operations experience.
• Required: Direct experience administering payroll, including payroll review, reconciliation, troubleshooting, and coordination with payroll providers.
• Required: Direct experience managing employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, eligibility, and employee support.
• Working knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating employee onboarding, offboarding, and employment separations.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools and identifying practical opportunities for workflow automation.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, discretion, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and follow through without constant oversight.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Justworks or another PEO platform.
• Experience supporting HR operations within a fashion, apparel, wholesale, retail, or consumer products organization.
• Familiarity with HR process automation, digital forms, reporting tools, and workflow improvement.
• Experience supporting organizational changes, HR system implementations, or process transitions.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Work Environment

• Onsite position based in our New York City corporate office.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment requiring flexibility, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with the potential to transition into a regular full-time position based on performance and business needs.

Compensation

The anticipated annualized compensation range for this position is $70,000–$90,000 , depending on qualifications and experience. Compensation during the temporary assignment will be determined based on the engagement structure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Majesty Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.