Human Resources Generalist

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Title: Human Resources Generalist

Overview

The Human Resources Generalist provides assistance with the human resource process for David Yurman Corporate functions. This role provides administrative support to the human resources function as needed including record keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Employee Communications:

• Assist in the development and dissemination of internal HR communications
• Support the creation and distribution of HR-related updates and announcements
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, processes, and general inquiries

Workday Profile Management:

• Assist with the maintenance of employee records, including personal information
• Support the integration of new employees into the system and assist with employee data corrections
• Assist with compensation audits and reporting to ensure accurate payroll processing

Manage HR Calendar of Key Dates:

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Total Rewards to manage and maintain the HR calendar of key dates, including important deadlines for performance reviews, goal-setting periods, and other HR initiatives.
• Track and notify HR of upcoming milestones and events to ensure timely action.

Support Employee Events and Employee Milestones:

• Coordinate logistics for employee events, including company-wide celebrations, team-building activities, and recognition programs.
• Assist in organizing office event milestones, such as anniversaries, birthdays, and other employee recognition moments.
• Track and report on employee participation in various programs such as wellness initiatives.

Benefits Administration:

• Assist with the coordination of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Help employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general questions.
• Support the annual open enrollment process by preparing materials and assisting with communication to employees.

Support Employee Life Cycle:

• Lead the onboarding process, preparing and auditing new hire business processes, and liaising with IT and Facilities teams in regards to new hire set-up
• Manage 30/90 New Hire check-ins calendar and facilitate junior level new hires.
• Coordinate employee exit procedure, collaborating with IT, Payroll, and Security teams to ensure access cancellation and the return of employee equipment
• Maintain and update company organizational charts

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of Human Resources experience required, ideally in the generalist function
• Must be able to keep a high level of confidentiality as it pertains to candidate and employee information
• Able to take direction but also to be proactive and take initiative
• Must be very organized and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Basic understanding of compensation, benefits, and HR policies
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Location: New York, NY

Working Mode: Hybrid (in office 3 days per week)

Travel: None

Estimated Base Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).