Specialist, People Engagement

Role Mission

The Specialist, People Engagement is responsible for focused planning and implementation of strategic company initiatives that foster Gucci’s values and vision, enhance employee, students, and community engagement, as well as the employee experience, always remaining focused on diversity and inclusion.

Key Accountabilities

Employee Engagement

• Support effective internal communication and leverage company tools to optimize messaging;
• Develop and collaborate on new ways to engage employees and teams as needed by HR leadership and People Partners across all functions;
• Cultivate engagement activities in relation to anticipated cultural celebrations and highlights for all regions and build relevant communications;
• Partner with Executive Office to execute employee special events, including but not limited to team building, holiday events, and company outings;
• Promote and direct Gucci Americas activities in relation to Employee Listening Surveys and ensure clear guidance and action planning for all leadership to deliver quantifiable impact.

Employee Resource Groups

• Function as an advocate and liaison with all Kering Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders, executive sponsors, and members;
• Enhance Gucci participation within Kering Employee Resource Groups;
• Partner with Kering I&D team to build collaboration across Gucci and Kering ERGs.

Student Engagement

• Plan, direct, and manage university engagement visits within office and store locations;
• Orchestrate and execute the Gucci Program for Scholars, three times per year (spring/fall and summer), inclusive of sourcing students, managing the daily program activities, and coordinating with key stakeholders;
• Oversee and manage corporate internships and student pilot programs.

People Department

• Manage company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings annually, ensuring full compliance with mandatory directives and legal requirements;
• Collaborate directly with People Department leadership on strategic activities for the organization’s engagement and retention;
• Support ad hoc and emerging initiatives on an on-going basis that support business ambitions.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred;
• Minimum of 1-3 years related experience in Engagement, Training, HR, or related field;
• A team player with both strategic and tactical capabilities and understands when to use them;
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills;
• Highly creative and organized with the ability to oversee multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines;
• Must possess a positive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused attitude;
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of employees, treating all with dignity and respect;
• Open and receptive to employees and their learning and development needs;
• Strong technical aptitude and expertise (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Learning Management Systems).

Work Authorization

Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

We are passionate makers and bold thought leaders. If you feel like us, grab this chance and be part of our community! “Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Accessibility

Our Gucci community is committed to providing a culture of inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of the employee life cycle – starting with the candidate experience. If you are interested in becoming a Gucci Dream-maker and applying for employment and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at accessibility.americas@gucci.com (mailto:name.nom@kering.com).

When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the role you have applied to, and the nature of your accessibility issue. Please only send inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range – New York City

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, GUCCI includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $81,000 USD to $90,000 USD.

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