Junior Human Resources Generalist

For over 164 years, Frette has crafted exquisite linens, blending Italian artistry with timeless luxury. Master artisans in Monza and Milan transform the finest fibers into creations of unmatched quality and elegance. Renowned for its signature finish, Frette has graced iconic destinations—from St. Peter’s Basilica to the Orient Express—while over 500 European royal families have slept beneath its sheets. Today, its legacy lives on in luxury hotels, private residences, yachts, and jets, remaining dedicated to outfitting the world’s most exceptional spaces.

Frette is seeking a highly organized and proactive Junior Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team. In this role, you will be responsible for full-cycle HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, HRIS management, onboarding, employee engagement, and compliance. You will work closely with the Senior HR Manager to support corporate and retail teams across the employee lifecycle.

This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, autonomous environment and wants exposure to the full spectrum of HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle & Onboarding

• Own the full onboarding process for corporate and retail employees, including pre-start preparation, orientation, workstation setup, and first-day activities.
• Maintain onboarding systems, employee files, and intranet announcements.
• Manage employee lifecycle transactions in HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) and benefits portals (hires, terminations, promotions, pay/title changes, contact updates, etc).

Recruiting

• Support with job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and communications.

Payroll & Total Rewards

• Process bi-weekly payroll for corporate and retail employees, including timecard review, batch processing, and payroll adjustments.
• Administer incentive and commission programs.
• Manage benefits administration, billing, enrollments, and contributions.
• Support end-of-year payroll processing and reporting.

Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Administer recognition programs (Awardco), employee spotlights, birthdays, and anniversaries.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives, seminars, and company events.
• Support internal communications and newsletters.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain HR, payroll, and benefits records for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Support reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including state and federal filings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of HR experience, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS management.
• Experience in a small or lean HR team preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with ADP, D365, or PowerBI a plus.
• Discreet, adaptable, and team-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000 per year.

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It is the policy and commitment of Frette to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. The objective of Frette is to recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified applicants into all job levels. Frette does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Frette will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in any undue hardship to the Company. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

For full time roles, in addition to the base salary, Frette offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short + long term disability, 401K with Company match, paid maternity/paternity leave, employee discount, paid holidays, and a paid time-off policy.