Assistant People and Culture Manager (Americas)

Who We Are

Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jeweled bottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

As our People and Culture Executive, you'll be the driving force behind our efforts to foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment. Your creative energy and people-centric approach will be instrumental in supporting our magic makers throughout their entire employee lifecycle, from the moment they join our KAYALI team to their continued growth within our organization.

Responsibilities:

Employee Experience

• Work with global People and Culture to develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, well-being, and satisfaction.
• Monitor employee feedback through surveys, interviews, and pulse checks, using insights to drive improvements.
• Facilitate onboarding processes to ensure new hires feel welcomed and integrated into the KAYALI culture.
• Organize team-building activities, recognition programs, and events to promote collaboration and morale.
• Act as a point of contact for resolving employee concerns and fostering open communication between management and staff.

Payroll

• Oversee payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries, benefits, deductions, and taxes.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations.
• Collaborate with external providers or use payroll software to streamline operations.
• Manage payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, raises, or promotions.

• Prepare payroll-related reports for management review.

Office Management

• Ensure the office environment is organized, functional, and conducive to productivity.
• Manage office supplies procurement, vendor relationships, and facility maintenance.
• Coordinate schedules for meetings, events, or external visits.
• Maintain updated records of company assets and office-related documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in HR, preferably with exposure to international company environments
• Experience managing payroll through external partner – JustWorks experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USA labor laws and specific employment rules acround classification of staff
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with HRIS systems

Benefits

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Find your Magic Days
• Volunteer Day
• Birthday Leave
• Employee discounts on all Kayali products
• Quarterly product gifting

Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.