HR Generalist

The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, managing key HR processes such as talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance and payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong HR knowledge, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and a solid understanding of the luxury retail landscape. As the main HR point of contact for employees, this position will ensure close collaboration and alignment with the Global HR team based in Florence, Italy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and identify top talent.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Act as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Handle employee grievances and mediate workplace conflicts, ensuring fair and consistent resolutions.
• Promote a positive work environment and support employee engagement initiatives.

Performance Management

• Assist with the implementation and administration of performance review processes.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance improvement plans.
• Track and analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Benefits and Compensation

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Assist employees with benefits-related questions and issues.
• Ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Oversee payroll processing.

Compliance and Policy Management

• Ensure company policies and procedures comply with labor laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update employee records and documentation.
• Support audits and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an HR generalist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% of the time across the US (CA, FL, MA, NV) and to the Head Office in Italy, as business needs require.