Summary

We are currently seeking an HR Manager who will report to the VP of HR as part of our dynamic team in New York.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage policies and programs for all employees on the East Coast & Canada, encompassing all areas of HR including recruitment, development, mobility, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS and payroll administration.
• Manage recruitment process with the Hiring Manager and Senior Retail Leadership team, create job descriptions, post positions, source resumes and screen candidates.
• Work with managers to assess talent and identify opportunities to strengthen the organization through skill-building, recruitment and mobility.
• Partner with employees at all levels across the company to better understand and incorporate their needs into training, career-pathing, and development initiatives.
• Act as organizational development liaison and advisor to North America leadership team and facilitate organizational development initiatives across the company.
• Coach and educate managers and employees in HR skills such as managerial/supervisory, interpersonal communication, organizational assessment, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution.
• Investigate and provide guidance to managers regarding employee grievances including serious misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
• Coordinate response to complaints and advise managers on appropriate action in addressing grievances.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal labor laws.
• Conduct exit interviews for all retail employees.
• Monitor employee costs and ensure that they remain within budget.
• Investigate any discrepancies vs. the budget and take corrective action as necessary, in partnership with Senior Management.
• Provide guidance to all retail managers throughout the Performance Management Process and ensure that PMP forms are being completed in a timely manner.
• Provide overall support and advice in delivering performance management reviews.
• Provide guidance and support to the Manager in building promotional business cases.
• Coordinate HR Compensation team in determining compensation increase and bonuses and advise managers during the salary review process.
• Have thorough knowledge of FMLA guidelines and company leave of absence processes in order to assist employees with inquiries and partner with the Kering Benefits Manager on claims management.
• Assist employees and management teams with payroll questions and inquiries relating to payroll, direct deposits, time off, holiday pay, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in HR generalist management and administration.
• Ability to work successfully in an international environment; luxury retail experience a plus.
• Knowledge of employee and labor relations laws, regulations and practices; exposure to compensation and benefits a plus.
• Capacity to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings, adjusting the message to match the audience.
• Superior oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent judgment and mature business skills; the ability to develop the trust of senior management.
• Facilitation, influencing and coaching and counseling skills essential.
• Computer skills including Excel; experience with Ceridian a plus.