Lafayette 148 New York

Generalist, People & Culture (HR)

Lafayette 148 New York  •  $85k - $100k/yr  •  Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

The People & Culture Generalist plays a key role in delivering a best-in-class employee experience by supporting the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding through employee engagement, performance management, and offboarding. In partnership with the Director of People & Culture, this role helps execute recruiting strategies, administer People & Culture programs, maintain HR operations and compliance, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Director of People & Culture to administer the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer administration, applicant tracking system management, and onboarding.
  • Conduct new hire orientations and serve as a resource for employees regarding company policies, benefits, timekeeping, HR programs, and employment-related questions.
  • Partner with hiring managers to ensure new hires are fully prepared for their first day by coordinating onboarding logistics, workspace and technology setup, orientation, and setting clear expectations for a successful start.
  • Administer onboarding and offboarding processes, including offer letters, I-9 verification, HRIS transactions, employee record maintenance, and exit interviews while ensuring compliance and data integrity.
  • Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS and process employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and terminations.
  • Lead the coordination of the Company's internship program, partnering with managers to recruit, onboard, engage, and develop interns through meaningful learning experiences.
  • Provide administrative support for performance management processes, including employee feedback programs, annual performance reviews, and related documentation.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, D&I activities and company events that foster a positive and inclusive culture.
  • Maintain People & Culture communications and resources, including the HRIS, employee announcements, and HR documentation.
  • Support with HR reporting, audits, policy administration, compliance initiatives, departmental invoices, and other People & Culture projects as assigned.

Desired Background:

  • Four-year degree, preferably in a Human Resources-related field
  • 4-6+ years’ experience in Human Resources or related field; experience with onboarding & recruiting a strong plus

Skills:

  • Embodies the Company's core values of Kindness, Intelligence, and Integrity while supporting a luxury retail environment.
  • Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Systems-savvy with a process-oriented mindset and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with UKG and Visio is a plus.
  • Collaborative, service-oriented team player with a positive attitude and proactive approach.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and committed to delivering a best-in-class employee experience.

Base Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 – $100,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, and location.

Lafayette 148 New York

About Lafayette 148 New York

Named after the SoHo address where it was founded, Lafayette 148 New York is a New York-based luxury womenswear brand known for intelligent, understated design, impeccable craftsmanship, luxurious materials, and a modern, New York aesthetic. With its own design studio and production facility, it is rarity in the fashion world: a truly vertically integrated brand.

In 1996, Lafayette 148’s founders Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu and Ida Siu had a singular vision of fashion’s future. They imagined a company that combined concept, design and production all under one roof. A place with a globally minded culture that married its Eastern and Western roots and took an inclusive approach to design, making beautiful, meticulously constructed clothing for accomplishing women everywhere. And Lafayette 148 was born.

Today, the company employs more than 300 people in the United States, and 1,000 worldwide. In Fall 2018, Lafayette 148 moved its corporate headquarters to an expansive, sustainably renovated loft space in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, continuing its tradition of innovation in the fashion industry. Globally, customers can explore the world of Lafayette 148 New York at one of thirty-nine freestanding boutiques in the US, Canada and China.

Lafayette 148 New York is also available in the world’s most luxurious stores, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, as well as hundreds of high-end specialty boutiques across North America. Experience the world of Lafayette 148 at lafayette148ny.com.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
New York
Year Founded
1996
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