HR Generalist

About the role

Kith, a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer founded in New York City in 2011, is looking for an HR Generalist based at its headquarters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The role supports a broad range of HR functions including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, HR administration, compliance and employee engagement, serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers across North America in a fast-paced, frontline retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a first-level HR resource for store leadership and retail employees, handling employee concerns, time and attendance questions, and initial fact-finding before partnering with HR leadership on resolutions
• Manage documentation for performance, disciplinary actions and workplace investigations, and conduct regular store visits in the NYC market
• Coordinate retail onboarding, ensure timely entry into Workday (HRIS), verify documents such as I-9s and wage acknowledgements, and create and present compliance and SOP materials for new hires
• Submit new hire and termination details accurately, support HR audits, track compliance metrics and maintain accurate, confidential employee records
• Process unemployment claims, employment verifications and leave of absence documentation, and support benefits-related inquiries
• Help draft HR communications such as employee handbooks and policy updates, and support employee engagement, recognition and retention initiatives
• Partner with managers on performance reviews, disciplinary actions and employee development, and help ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred
• 2-5 years of HR experience, including familiarity with basic employment law (EEO, FLSA, HIPAA)
• Preferred: experience in retail and/or food and beverage, and in a scaling or large company with scalable processes
• Organized, detail-oriented, adaptable and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Required skills

• Strong computer skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with HRIS systems and the Google suite or comparable tools
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills