Manager, People Business Partner - NY Flagship

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail. 

YOU WILL BE:

The People Business Partner is a partner to the Leadership team in executing the people strategy to support the selling organization and the implementation of key company initiatives. In partnership with the Senior Manager, People Business Partner, the PBP develops people strategies for their client group to include components for coaching, career development, internal movement, retention strategies, talent acquisition strategies and succession planning for exempt associates. Through execution of the People strategy, the PBP will support the client group in increasing sales and improving service. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Strong interpersonal skills who can gain ground and influence without damaging relationships. Can be both direct  but diplomatic and gain trust from others quickly. 

• You often go above and beyond your goals. You are a consistent performer with a proven track  record in driving positive outcomes through objectives and measures within a large complex  organization. 

• Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving quickly including new and novel ideas.

Drive Talent Development 

• In partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, conducts talent assessments for associate population to identify  high potentials and to align top talent with focus businesses. 

• Leverages L&D resources to provide appropriate training to close identified skill gaps.

• Serves as coach to the Management team to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership style and increase engagement of their teams. 

• Ensures the consistent use of the Performance Management Process to drive accountability  and elevate executive talent within the region. 

Drive recruitment initiatives

• In collaboration with the Corporate Recruiting team, as appropriate, ensures jobs are filled  in order to drive business. 

• Actively participates in the interview process for all store positions. 

• Leads the mindset that “recruitment is everyone's responsibility” within the store in order to  reduce open jobs and time-to-fill. 

Drive HR Operational Excellence 

• Acts as a ‘change agent' for the store to effectively support cultural transitions in support of  strategic initiatives. 

• Ensures effective rollout and implementation of corporate HR initiatives. 

• Partners with the Employee Relations Service Center to resolve escalated employee  relations issues and conducts follow up where needed.

• Effectively utilizes internal experts in benefits, compensation, etc. to ensure location is  compliant with company-wide HR policies and procedures. 

• Leverages Centers of Excellence on an as needed basis. 

• Oversees the recruitment of top sellers and the development of internal Million Dollar Books in order to achieve year-over-year growth of Million Dollar Books within each store. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Bachelor Degree or above.

• Recruitment Experience is required.

• Training and Onboarding experience is a plus.

• Understanding of employment law is required. 

• Strong Business acumen. 

• 5-7 years of related HR experience is required in retailing or other fast paced service and selling  environments, in positions of increasing responsibility and volume. 

• Strong experience with executive coaching and development. 

• People management experience.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.