- Location
- Saks Direct United States of America USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $72,000–89,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
The Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support to Marketing, Buying, and Planning, delivering People programs and supporting employees throughout the employee lifecycle. The role partners with People Centers of Excellence on performance, talent development, employee relations, engagement, and change initiatives; the annual salary range is $72,000–$89,000, with starting pay varying by location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees in assigned client groups, providing timely guidance on People policies, processes, and programs.
- Support new-hire onboarding and facilitate a smooth transition into the organization.
- Process Workday transactions and reporting, maintaining accurate, up-to-date employee records.
- Partner with the PBP team on core HR processes for assigned groups, including goal setting, performance reviews, compensation planning, and career development.
- Collaborate with People Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Inclusion & Belonging, to deliver programs tailored to departmental needs.
- Support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting cases, and ensuring fair, consistent policy application in partnership with PBP and Legal teams.
- Coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives and surveys, and support follow-up action planning.
- Support change management by communicating changes and keeping employees informed and engaged.
- Audit and liaise with cross-functional teams on general reporting and data requests.
- Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Support and track leave-of-absence processes in partnership with the Benefits team.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
- Build trusted relationships with employees at all levels to foster engagement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2–3 years of HR experience in a generalist, coordinator, or business partner capacity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Experience with HRIS; Workday experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and/or MS Office Suite, especially Google Sheets or Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and adapt to changing business needs.
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in retail, fashion, or ecommerce environments is preferred.
Skills
Experience
At least 2–3 years of HR experience in a generalist, coordinator, or business partner capacity.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Workplace
The role is situated in Saks Direct, United States of America, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 72,000 to USD 89,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; career advancement opportunities.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
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