Junior HR Generalist, Studs
$80-90k
5 days a week in office
A fresh take on ear piercing and earrings
Be an early applicant
A fresh take on ear piercing and earrings
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$80-90k
5 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the most trusted national authority in Earscaping®.
Role
Who you are
- 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, HR administration, or a similar role
- Experience supporting recurring HR administrative processes such as onboarding, employee changes, records management, benefits administration, or compliance documentation
- Familiarity with core HR practices and a willingness to build deeper knowledge across areas such as I-9 compliance, wage and hour practices, leave administration, and multi-state requirements
- Hands-on experience with an HRIS, with ADP preferred, and comfort learning other People systems and tools
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to provide clear, professional responses to employees and managers
- Sound judgment about when to follow an established process and when a question or issue needs to be escalated
- Exceptional attention to detail and the consistency to complete high-volume, recurring administrative work accurately and on time
- Strong organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Complete discretion when handling confidential employee information
- Experience supporting hourly employees or employees across multiple locations is preferred
- Able to lift up to 20 pounds
- Based in New York City and able to work onsite at HQ Monday through Friday
What the job involves
- The Junior HR Generalist supports the day-to-day administration of People operations across our studios and headquarters
- Most of your time is spent completing the recurring work that keeps our HR processes accurate and moving: responding to employee and manager questions, coordinating onboarding and offboarding, processing employee changes, maintaining records, supporting benefits and compliance administration, and helping execute the programs the People team runs
- A smaller share of the role supports the day-to-day operation of our New York headquarters
- This is the most junior role on the People team and is intentionally hands-on and execution-focused
- You will be one of the first points of contact for routine employee and manager questions and will work from established policies, processes, and resources to resolve them
- You will also learn when a question or situation requires additional judgment and should be escalated to another member of the People team
- This role is ideal for someone with early HR experience who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable doing the administrative work that strong People operations depend on
- You will gain exposure to a broad range of HR work across a fast-growing, multi-location retail business, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility as you build experience and demonstrate readiness
- Employee and Manager Support:
- Own the People Service Center queue as one of the first points of contact for employees and managers, responding to routine questions about policies, pay practices, time off, benefits, records, and People processes
- Use established policies, resources, and templates to provide clear and consistent answers, and escalate questions that require additional judgment or review
- Support studio and regional managers with routine People processes, including new hire paperwork, employee and schedule changes, attendance documentation, and separation administration
- Identify employee relations, leave, accommodation, and other sensitive matters at intake and route them promptly to the appropriate People team owner with the relevant facts documented
- Maintain help center articles, response templates, and other employee and manager resources so commonly asked questions receive clear and consistent answers
- Employee Lifecycle and Records:
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for studio and HQ employees, ensuring required documents, system steps, and notifications are completed accurately and on time
- Process approved employee data changes in ADP and other People systems within your assigned scope
- Partner with Payroll to confirm hires, employee changes, and separations are entered accurately before payroll cutoffs
- Maintain employee files and records accurately and consistently, including completing recurring audits and following corrections through to resolution
- Maintain People team trackers, calendars, and system records so information remains current and reliable
- Support employee documentation and other recurring administrative processes throughout the employee lifecycle
- Compliance and Benefits Administration:
- Complete I-9 verification and reverification on schedule across all locations and maintain required documentation
- Coordinate recurring multi-state compliance administration, including labor law postings, required employee notices, and training completion
- Support benefits administration with our benefits partner, including new hire enrollment, qualifying life events, employee questions, and open enrollment communications
- Gather and organize records and documentation needed for audits, compliance reviews, agency requests, and other People team needs
- Maintain confidential employee records and information in accordance with established practices and retention requirements
- People Programs and Reporting:
- Coordinate the administrative execution of recurring People programs, including performance review cycles, engagement surveys, training, and new hire orientation
- Pull and reconcile routine headcount, turnover, and compliance reports and flag missing or inconsistent data to the appropriate owner
- Update forms, templates, instructions, trackers, and intranet content as People processes change
- Identify recurring questions, administrative issues, or process friction and flag opportunities to make the work clearer or more efficient
- Support other People team projects and initiatives as needed
- HQ Office Management:
- Support routine office operations, including supplies, vendors, deliveries, and building requests to keep HQ functional and stocked
- Support the execution of HQ events, including Town Halls, milestone celebrations, and annual gatherings
- Serve as an office safety contact alongside other HQ team members
Our take
Conscious consumption and the influence of social media advertising have ushered in a new era of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands targeting mindful millennials and Gen-Z customers. Among these brands, Studs has seized the opportunity, focusing on the ear-piercing market.
Studs does not merely provide ear-piercing services; it is crafting an entire experience for its customers. The company's leadership firmly believes that customers are increasingly using earrings to celebrate self-expression and mark significant milestones in their lives. Studs aims to build a brand that resonates with these precious moments, offering a unique approach to jewelry.
To achieve its vision, the company has embarked on a national expansion of its physical retail locations, now sporting 26 locations across the US with plans for more.. And with famous customers like Emma Chamberlain, Dixie D'Amelio and Rosalía, the company is truly on its way to cementing its place as a leader in the world of piercing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
96% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2021
$20m
SERIES B
Nov 2019
$3m
SEED
Total funding: $23m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: A comprehensive benefits package that includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k; life insurance; and lifestyle reimbursement.
- Paid Family Leave: Three months of paid family leave for all full-time corporate and retail employees (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
- Flexible Schedule: Ample paid time off plus a paid sabbatical after your first four years
- Transparency: Employees are given the information and context they need to succeed via feedback forums like Town Halls, AMAs, and weekly one-on-one’s
- Growth & Development: Trainings, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching to help you continuously grow professionally
- Studs Discounts: Discounts on piercings and products (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)
Company HQ
Bowery, New York, NY
Leadership
Anna Harman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to Studs, they were acting Chief Customer Officer at Jetblack. Also worked as Head of Operations at Fitz, a wardrobe tech company, and was COO of Research Analytics at Bridgewater Associates.
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