Unique Brands · 18 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expUnique Brands is a fast-growing fashion company known for delivering trend-driven product with strong brand identity. They are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations and full-cycle recruiting, partnering closely with leadership to strengthen workplace culture and support employee development.
Wholesale
Hiring Manager
Jessika Hooke
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate, retail, and creative roles including: Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Production, Buying, E-Commerce, Marketing, Retail Operations, and other headquarters positions
Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, competencies, and hiring timelines
Write and update job descriptions to align with business needs and ensure internal consistency
Manage candidate sourcing through LinkedIn, industry networks, job boards, and fashion-specific programs (FIT, Parsons) and recruiting tools
Build pipelines for high-volume seasonal hiring, including interns, freelancers, product development roles, and retail leadership positions
Conduct candidate screenings, coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience
Support offers, compensation discussions, and negotiation in partnership with leadership
Serve as the primary HR contact for employees providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
Manage onboarding, new hire orientation, and employee documentation to ensure a smooth and compliant transition from candidate to employee
Support performance management processes, including coaching managers, providing guidance on corrective action, and supporting employee development
Handle employee relations matter with professionalism, discretion, and a solutions-oriented approach
Partner with leadership to help strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and retention strategies
Maintain HR records and ensure proper documentation practices are followed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of combined experience in Human Resources and Recruiting, preferably within apparel, fashion, retail, or consumer goods
Strong understanding of apparel industry roles and workflows (design, merchandising, production, retail operations)
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, HR compliance, onboarding, and performance support
Proven ability to source and recruit niche talent in creative and operational functions
Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Experience using ATS platforms, HRIS systems, and recruiting tools
Preferred
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent)
Experience working with contemporary or luxury apparel brands
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Fashion Management, or related field
Company
Unique Brands
As Unique Brands, we started our journey in 2015 in Turkey, the country who has the best quality yarn and unique fabrics in the World.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase