New York City, NY, June 2024 – Miguel Zuniga has joined KITH as the new Head of People Experience. With a rich background in human resources and employee engagement, Miguel brings extensive expertise in HR strategy and leadership to his new role, aiming to enhance the employee experience and drive organizational growth at KITH.
Miguel Zuniga joins KITH with a significant career in HR leadership across various industries. At KITH, he will focus on improving HR practices, fostering a positive organizational culture, and implementing strategic HR initiatives.
Prior to this, Miguel served as the Head of People and Wellness at Microshare.io for approximately 1 year and 8 months. In this role, he collaborated with senior leadership to develop a compliance framework and improve employee benefits across multiple countries, including the US, UK, BV, and India. He also managed a team of three employees, overseeing onboarding and payroll, and developed tailored compliance and culture-building trainings.
Before Microshare.io, Miguel was the Head of People, US at Gorillas for about 8 months, where he managed a team of four employees and worked with legal and operations teams to develop a compliance framework for policies and processes. He also maintained the employee handbook and provided guidance on employment matters.
Miguel also held various roles at The TJX Companies, Inc., where he was promoted from Operations Manager to Human Resources Generalist. Over a span of 2 years and 5 months, he led talent and recruitment processes, managed payroll and benefits administration, and handled employee relations matters. He was a leader in diversity and inclusion projects and contributed to the development of policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with employment and labor laws.
Earlier in his career, Miguel served as the Manager of HR Operations at H&M for 2 years, where he managed the early setup of a flagship store in the USA and led recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives. He also held the position of Store Manager of Operations at MACY’S BACKSTAGE, INC., where he recruited and developed a handpicked team and worked on product selection and stock balance.
Established in 2011, Kith is a leading lifestyle brand and progressive retail concept celebrated globally for its ability to tell stories, evoke nostalgia, and connect product to the passion it’s woven with. Now in its eleventh year of business, Kith has in-house apparel lines for men, women, and children, an ice cream parlor in every flagship, a full-service restaurant, and a retail footprint on three continents. Founded by Ronnie Fieg, Kith is known for its premium products and unparalleled consumer experiences, with collaborations including Coca-Cola, Nike, Versace, BMW, and many others.
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