Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner, Retail
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Division: Human Resources
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full HR support in day-to-day to include recruitment, employee relations/investigations, local compliance, talent development and management and employee inquiries.
- Partner with the overall HR team in development and execution of HR programs, initiatives and strategies, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
- Build effective, trustworthy and collaborative partnerships with field teams, encouraging open and transparent communication, fostering accountability and inclusivity.
- First point of contact for market employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to field management.
- Manage and conduct investigations with the goal of thorough and timely completion, presenting recommendations and facilitating resolutions, engaging with upper management and legal accordingly on complex matters.
- Involvement in the full life cycle recruitment process from posting to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for candidates, new hires, and hiring managers within their market.
- Accountability to P&L of the market relating to Payroll and FTE budgets to goal.
- Ensure utilization of Company onboarding program for a successful and informative experience for new hires, aiding in retention and top performance.
- Support in employee offboarding processes to include necessary documentation, final pay and exit interviews.
- In collaboration with field management and managing directors, develop thoughtful people strategies focusing on succession planning, talent development, engagement and culture.
- Maintain HR documents for the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for processing all employee changes internally through appropriate channels for their respective area of ownership.
- Developing strong internal partnerships cross-functionally, serving as a trusted advisor and business partner across the organization.
- Serve as the market lead to carry out and execute companywide processes such as organizational/policy changes, performance reviews, open enrollment, etc.
- Prepare cyclical and ad hoc reporting and presentations as required.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Ensure local compliance with Company and regulatory requirements, conducting audits, training, and course correcting, as needed.
- Local champion for recognition programs and event/celebration coordination.
- Serve as a key resource for the client group providing guidance and support for employee inquiries related to policy, benefits, leave, etc., liaising with central HR or other applicable departments as needed.
- Continually evaluate effectiveness of existing HR processes, identifying areas of opportunity and recommending improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of experience working in the HR function, preferably in the luxury/high-end retail industry or hospitality
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or other related field.
- Knowledge of basic employment and labor related laws and regulations.
- Demonstrate depth of knowledge in functional HR areas: employee relations, compensation & benefits, training and organizational design, workforce planning, strategic staffing/recruitment.
- Effective communicator, verbal and written with strong interpersonal and time management skills.
- Resourceful problem solver with exceptional detail orientation and organization, able to balance multiple priorities.
- Must be able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Must be a people centric self-starter with the ability to flourish in a fast-paced environment.
- Attitude of continuous improvement and learning, with ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
- Proficient in MS Office software, including Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems, a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year commensurate upon experience.
