HR Manager Job at SBH Fashion in New York

Overview

The HR Manager will serve as a trusted partner to the business, overseeing employee relations, HR administration, and strategic people initiatives. With one direct report (HR Assistant), this role requires a balance of hands-on execution and strategic influence to support a collaborative and values-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices.
• Lead and mentor the HR Assistant to deliver seamless HR administration across the employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, etc.).
• Partner cross-functionally with leadership and managers to design and implement people strategies that drive engagement, retention, and performance.
• Support talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession development, and training programs.
• Advise managers on HR best practices and guide them in handling complex performance and employee relations issues.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and practices are aligned with company values and regional employment legislation.
• Deliver HR reporting, metrics, and insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to culture-building initiatives, embedding the brand's philosophy of “human sustainability” in all people practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven HR generalist/manager experience within retail, fashion, or luxury sectors preferred.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent knowledge of HR administration, compliance, and HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships across functions and influence at all levels.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and discretion.

Salary: $130,000-$140,000 + 10% Bonus

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting