Human Resources Manager

Our client, an established design, licensing, and wholesale company, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee the day-to-day HR function and serve as a key resource to employees and leadership. This is an opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to build upon existing practices, introduce greater structure and consistency, and take ownership of a broad range of HR responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong generalist experience within wholesale, apparel, accessories, consumer products, or another brand-driven environment. This individual should be comfortable working independently in a lean HR function and managing both employee-facing matters and core HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR activities, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, performance management, benefits, and compliance.
• Serve as a resource to managers and employees on HR policies, employee matters, and workplace concerns.
• Support leadership with employee relations issues, performance discussions, disciplinary matters, and organizational needs.
• Review existing HR policies and processes and recommend improvements to increase consistency, efficiency, and clarity.
• Help develop and implement a structured performance review process and provide managers with guidance on employee development and accountability.
• Manage sensitive employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with department leaders across design, production, sales, logistics, and operations to support hiring and workforce needs.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle and ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.
• Manage the company's relationship with its Professional Employer Organization (PEO), including coordination around payroll, benefits, and employee administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Support employee engagement and company culture initiatives.
• Assist with recruiting efforts across multiple functions as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally in a broad HR Generalist or HR Manager capacity.
• Experience in wholesale, apparel, accessories, consumer products, licensing, or a similar brand-driven business preferred.
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with payroll, benefits administration, and PEO relationships.
• Experience developing or improving HR policies and processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in a hands-on HR environment.