HR Generalist

SKIMS is a global apparel brand creating technically innovative, comfort-driven underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. The HR Generalist partners with employees and managers to deliver core People & Culture programs across employee relations, performance, talent processes, and HR operations. The role supports a fast-paced HQ environment and helps scale people infrastructure as the business grows.

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions on policies, benefits, leave of absence, performance, and workplace concerns.
• Support managers with employee relations issues, documentation, and performance conversations; escalate complex matters when needed.
• Interpret and apply company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices to provide consistent guidance.
• Support performance review cycles, including timelines, manager guidance, and process integrity.
• Assist with salary review cycles and contribute to talent assessments and succession planning discussions.
• Partner with leaders on employee development and engagement initiatives.
• Support recruitment efforts with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers and help ensure smooth onboarding.
• Assist with offer processes, new hire orientation, and onboarding coordination.
• Administer HR policies and procedures and help develop/roll out new HR processes as the business scales.
• Support payroll and benefits administration with People Operations and act as an employee resource for related questions.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; flag risks and recommend updates.
• Maintain accurate employee records and protect confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support People & Culture initiatives related to values, inclusion, and engagement; bring forward ideas to improve HR processes and employee experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (required).

• HR certification such as PHR/SPHR (preferred).

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.

• Strong working knowledge of California and federal employment laws.

• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and talent processes.

• Apparel, retail, or consumer brand experience (preferred).

• Core competencies: sound judgment and empathy, operational excellence, business partnership, clear communication, adaptability/continuous improvement.

• Location: Los Angeles HQ.

• Healthcare: up to 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision.

• Kind Body fertility benefits.

• 401(k) with up to 4% match.

• Unlimited PTO.

• LinkedIn Learning access.

• Employee discounts.

• HQ perks: free weekly catered lunch (Mon–Thu), dog-friendly office (Thu–Fri), free swag giveaways, annual holiday and summer parties, invitations to pop-ups/events, complimentary daily snacks and beverages.