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Senior HR Manager – Fashion & Creative Industry
Location:
Beverly Hills, CA (Fully Onsite, 9AM–6PM) Compensation:
$135,000–$145,000 DOE Employment Type:
Direct Hire Company Size:
550 employees
About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced, polished, and people-focused
Senior HR Manager
to support a fast-paced, high-growth fashion organization. This role supports a large employee population (500+), partners closely with creative teams, and requires someone who can confidently operate in
gray areas, balancing compliance with real-world business needs.
The ideal candidate has a strong HRBP background, extensive employee relations experience, and thrives in dynamic environments where judgment, emotional intelligence, and nuance matter just as much as technical HR expertise.
Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, influencing strategy, team structure, and people decisions
Partner with creative, corporate, and operational leaders supporting 500+ employees
Drive people initiatives that accelerate business objectives in a fast-fashion environment
Employee Experience & Culture
Lead full employee lifecycle support: onboarding, engagement, performance, and offboarding
Build strong relationships with creative teams and leadership to foster trust and productivity
Implement culture-building programs, engagement initiatives, and retention strategies
Employee Relations
Handle complex and sensitive ER matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and coaching
Navigate situations where there is no clear rulebook answer—using judgment and discretion
Provide guidance on corrective actions, performance issues, and policy interpretation
Compliance, LOA, & HR Legal Fundamentals
Administer LOA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA/IP, and partner with internal teams on accommodations
Lead compliance-based leadership training for managers
Ensure alignment with California and multi-state employment laws
Act as a frontline thought partner with General Counsel on HR/legal matters
People Operations Support
Assist with open enrollment, benefits questions, and coordination with internal benefits teams
Support HR processes, documentation, and policy implementation across all departments
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and strong executive presence at all times
Qualifications
10+ years of Human Resources experience
Bachelor’s degree required
(Master’s/MBA in HR or Industrial Relations preferred)
Experience supporting 500+ employees
in entertainment, fashion, retail, or other creative industries
Strong stability on resume (consistent tenure required)
Deep experience in employee relations, investigations, and LOA administration
Strong working knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and HR best practices
SHRM-CP or PHR strongly preferred
Professional, polished, presentable, confident, and comfortable with C-suite communication
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, creative environments and handle evolving/ambiguous situations
Must work
onsite 5 days/week in Beverly Hills
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Beverly Hills, CA (Fully Onsite, 9AM–6PM) Compensation:
$135,000–$145,000 DOE Employment Type:
Direct Hire Company Size:
550 employees
About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced, polished, and people-focused
Senior HR Manager
to support a fast-paced, high-growth fashion organization. This role supports a large employee population (500+), partners closely with creative teams, and requires someone who can confidently operate in
gray areas, balancing compliance with real-world business needs.
The ideal candidate has a strong HRBP background, extensive employee relations experience, and thrives in dynamic environments where judgment, emotional intelligence, and nuance matter just as much as technical HR expertise.
Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, influencing strategy, team structure, and people decisions
Partner with creative, corporate, and operational leaders supporting 500+ employees
Drive people initiatives that accelerate business objectives in a fast-fashion environment
Employee Experience & Culture
Lead full employee lifecycle support: onboarding, engagement, performance, and offboarding
Build strong relationships with creative teams and leadership to foster trust and productivity
Implement culture-building programs, engagement initiatives, and retention strategies
Employee Relations
Handle complex and sensitive ER matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and coaching
Navigate situations where there is no clear rulebook answer—using judgment and discretion
Provide guidance on corrective actions, performance issues, and policy interpretation
Compliance, LOA, & HR Legal Fundamentals
Administer LOA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA/IP, and partner with internal teams on accommodations
Lead compliance-based leadership training for managers
Ensure alignment with California and multi-state employment laws
Act as a frontline thought partner with General Counsel on HR/legal matters
People Operations Support
Assist with open enrollment, benefits questions, and coordination with internal benefits teams
Support HR processes, documentation, and policy implementation across all departments
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and strong executive presence at all times
Qualifications
10+ years of Human Resources experience
Bachelor’s degree required
(Master’s/MBA in HR or Industrial Relations preferred)
Experience supporting 500+ employees
in entertainment, fashion, retail, or other creative industries
Strong stability on resume (consistent tenure required)
Deep experience in employee relations, investigations, and LOA administration
Strong working knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and HR best practices
SHRM-CP or PHR strongly preferred
Professional, polished, presentable, confident, and comfortable with C-suite communication
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, creative environments and handle evolving/ambiguous situations
Must work
onsite 5 days/week in Beverly Hills
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