HR Generalist

Catbird, a jewelry manufacturer and retailer, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will be responsible for administering HR policies and procedures, handling employee relations, performance management, onboarding, benefits, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. This position is hybrid - 4 days in office at our Brooklyn Navy Yard HQ. 

About Catbird

In our 20 years in business, Catbird has become an icon, the ultimate destination for gifts and jewelry. Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Catbird is a mecca for an international cast of shoppers who come to visit the brick and mortar stores of their beloved website. Both our stores and website are filled with a carefully curated selection of designers, including our in-house line of jewelry. Our Catbird line is made in our Brooklyn studio and with a few trusted partners, using ethically sourced materials and conflict-free stones. Highly trained Catbird jewelers oversee every step of the process. We are dedicated to a return to local manufacturing – what our neighborhood was famous for. Catbird is a proud member of the CFDA, certified Made in New York, and No Dirty Gold.

The key to our success is remaining true to our values:

-We believe in being an anti-racist organization and actively championing diversity, inclusion, and equity -We believe in making and selling things people will want to keep forever and will bring continuous joy. -We believe in doing everything we can ourselves.  -We believe in always thinking of the long game and not focusing on a quick profit. -We believe we are the best at what we do and we work hard to make sure we know how to sustain it as we grow. -We believe in treating everyone (coworkers, customers, vendors) with deep respect, kindness, and honesty.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage new hire onboarding and orientation programs
• Championing Catbird’s culture and setting new hires up for success
• Own the HRIS system, Paycom
• Maintaining accurate employee records
• Administer HR policies and procedures and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations of the different states we operate in
• Be the initial point of contact for employees with HR questions
• Manage employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and terminations
• Handle employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures
• Oversee performance management processes, performance evaluations, and performance improvement plans
• Assist with training programs on various HR topics, including sexual harassment prevention, diversity and inclusion, and employee development
• Assist with processing payroll weeklyStay up-to-date on changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure compliance
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of experience in human resources roles, with a focus on HR generalist functions
• Preferred experience working with retail or hourly employee populations
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Even-keeled, fair demeanor, who the team will trust to listen without judgment and work on solutions. You must feel confident in communicating with people during difficult situations and maintaining neutrality
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft/Google Office Suite
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
• Solutions oriented and creative thinker
• Always asking what we can do better