Sr HR Generalist

OneDigital | Resourcing Edge is the PEO/HR outsourcing partner for LR Paris.

This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite).  Candidates must be based within a commutable distance of NYC.

Who we are:
At LR Paris , we believe in the transformative power of thoughtful gifting. With a blend of artistry, ingenuity, and intention, we craft unique branded product solutions and packaging that not only accentuate a brand's identity but also builds authentic, timeless connections.

As a team, we've successfully elevated client and employee relationships for one of the world's largest financial institutions through the creation of exclusive high net worth client gifts and the implementation of unique employee onboarding gifting programs. We have also played an integral role in the launch of new brands and the meticulous design of product lines for a renowned investment bank.

Furthermore, our expertise extends to crafting exquisite gifts with purchase (GWP) packaging and customer loyalty incentives for leading global cosmetic companies. By 2028, we aspire to be the go-to branded product solution partner for all Fortune 500 companies.
 
# About the Opportunity
LR Paris is seeking an experienced, resourceful, and highly organized Senior HR Generalist to manage our day-to-day HR operations and help strengthen the people infrastructure of our growing business.

As our primary internal HR professional, you will work in tandem with our Talent Acquisition function and in close partnership with the company's leadership team to support effective people management, organizational development, and operational excellence.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role ideal for an HR professional who enjoys managing a broad range of responsibilities, solving problems independently, and serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership.

Beyond ensuring compliance and operational consistency, you will play an important role in fostering a workplace culture that balances respect for company policies, accountability, and professional standards with the flexibility, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit needed to co-create exceptional solutions and services for our clients.

You will help develop and refine the HR practices that allow LR Paris to attract, develop, and retain talented people while scaling the organization effectively.
# What You Will Do

HR Operations & Administration

- Own and execute daily HR operations, ensuring accurate, efficient, and consistent people processes.
- Maintain employee records, HRIS data, personnel documentation, and HR policies.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date organizational chart reflecting the company's current structure, reporting relationships, and personnel changes.
- In partnership with executive leadership, maintain a future-state organizational chart reflecting approved organizational development plans and anticipated staffing needs, providing a reference for Talent Acquisition’s recruitment planning.
- Administer employee benefits, coordinate enrollments and changes, and serve as the primary contact for benefit-related questions.
- Partner with payroll providers and Finance to ensure accurate employee information, payroll changes, and timekeeping records.
- Manage employee lifecycle administration, including employment changes, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows, improve documentation, and increase operational efficiency.

Employee Relations, Culture & Performance Management

- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions, workplace concerns, and HR-related matters.
- Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance management, setting clear expectations, conducting difficult conversations, addressing underperformance, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
- Support performance reviews and promote consistency in performance expectations, accountability, and documentation across departments.
- Partner with leadership to foster a culture of mutual respect, accountability, collaboration, and adherence to company policies.
- Promote a practical balance between organizational discipline and the flexibility, creativity, and responsiveness essential to delivering exceptional client service.
- Support employee engagement initiatives that reinforce LR Paris's core values and strengthen the employee experience.
- Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits Administration

- Administer employee benefits programs, coordinating enrollment, changes, renewals, and employee communications in partnership with providers and Finance.
- Maintain accurate compensation records and support consistent application of approved compensation practices.
- Conduct compensation benchmarking and provide salary market data to support hiring, retention, and compensation decisions.
- Support leadership with salary reviews, promotion recommendations, and compensation adjustments.
- Partner with Finance and executive leadership on compensation planning, budgeting inputs, and internal compensation consistency.
- Ensure compensation-related processes and documentation align with applicable employment regulations and company policies.

Compliance & HR Best Practices

- Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Ensure HR policies, employee handbooks, and employment practices remain current, practical, and consistently applied.
- Manage required employment documentation, including I-9 compliance, personnel records, and other regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate employee leave administration, workplace accommodations, and unemployment claims.
- Identify potential compliance risks and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions, engaging external HR or legal resources when appropriate.
- Establish clear HR procedures, documentation standards, and appropriate escalation protocols for sensitive employment matters.

Talent Acquisition Partnership & Employee Lifecycle Support

- Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and hiring managers to ensure effective coordination between recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing employee management.
- Support a seamless transition from Talent Acquisition to HR administration, ensuring employee information, benefits records, and compliance documentation are accurately maintained.
- Maintain accurate and current job descriptions in partnership with department leaders and Talent Acquisition.
- Align organizational documentation and approved future-state staffing plans with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment priorities.
- Serve as the ongoing HR resource for employees following onboarding, addressing employment, benefits, policy, and workplace-related matters.
- Manage employee separations, exit interviews, and related documentation.
- Note:  Talent Acquisition retains primary responsibility for recruiting, offer letters, and onboarding coordination.

Organizational Development & HR Process Improvement

- Support organizational effectiveness by maintaining role documentation, identifying potential gaps or overlaps in responsibilities, and coordinating the implementation of organizational changes approved by leadership.
- Partner with leadership to improve role clarity, reporting relationships, management accountability, and organizational communication.
- Recommend and implement practical improvements to HR policies, systems, workflows, and employee processes.
- Support employee training, professional development, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Track and report key HR metrics, including turnover, retention, headcount, staffing changes, and relevant employee trends.
- Leverage HR systems, reporting tools, and automation opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
- Collaborate with leadership to anticipate and address emerging HR needs as the business continues to grow.

What Makes This Role Exciting

- Broad ownership: Serve as the primary internal HR resource with meaningful responsibility across employee relations, compliance, benefits, compensation administration, and HR operations.
- Autonomy: Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and implement improvements without layers of bureaucracy.
- Leadership partnership: Collaborate directly with business leaders and help strengthen management practices and organizational effectiveness.
- Opportunity to build: Play an important role in establishing reliable, scalable HR processes within a growing business.
- Creative environment: Join an entrepreneurial organization that values innovation, collaboration, thoughtful design, and exceptional client experiences.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5–8+ years of progressive, hands-on HR generalist experience.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple HR functions, ideally within a small or midsize organization.
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation practices, and payroll coordination.
- Experience advising managers on performance management, employee relations, and sensitive workplace matters.
- Familiarity with compensation benchmarking, salary reviews, and organizational reporting.
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, and HR-related reporting.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to establish credibility with employees and senior leadership.
- A proactive, resourceful approach, with the flexibility to contribute to management discussions while handling routine operational responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Experience as a standalone HR Generalist or member of a lean HR team.
- Experience improving HR processes, documentation, and HRIS workflows.
- Experience supporting employees across multiple U.S. states.
- Experience working in an internationally operating organization and coordinating with local management or external HR advisers.
- Background in a growing, entrepreneurial, creative, consumer products, or professional services organization.

# The Ideal Candidate
You are a seasoned HR practitioner who enjoys being close to the business. You don't need a large HR team or an established playbook to be effective.
You are equally comfortable advising a manager through a difficult employee conversation, coordinating benefits enrollment, reviewing compensation data, updating an HR policy, or troubleshooting a payroll issue.

You bring sound judgment, operational discipline, genuine care for employees, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. You understand that effective HR is not about introducing unnecessary bureaucracy, but about establishing clear expectations, protecting the organization, supporting managers, and empowering employees to do their best work.
You are confident working with senior leadership, comfortable challenging inconsistent practices constructively, and capable of balancing policies and organizational requirements with the agility of an entrepreneurial business.

Most importantly, you take ownership, follow through, and enjoy building HR practices that support both our people and our clients.
# Our Core Values

- Connection: We cherish the authentic bonds and experiences we create between people.
- Timeless: We honor the tradition and intention inherent in each genuine, long-lasting relationship we help cultivate through the art of gift-giving.
- Thoughtful: We delve deeply into understanding our clients, ensuring our custom solutions are nothing short of perfect. We are artisans who obsess over our craft's details.
- Integrity: We pledge to uphold integrity in our relationships, actions, and solutions, offering our best to clients and to each other.

Benefits

- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k)
- HSA & FSA
- Supplemental life insurance
- Voluntary short- and long-term disability
- PTO: 2 weeks of vacation, 8 holidays, and 5 sick days