Manager, People Business Partner

Salary Range $86,000 - $115,000*

Job Description:

Who We Are: 

Saks Global is a technology-powered combination of world-class luxury retail and real estate assets, including Saks, Saks Fifth Avenue Stores and Saks OFF 5TH. 

Role Summary:

The Manager, People Business Partner will support our Saks OFF 5TH Fulfillment Center and Photo Studio teams based in Pottsville, PA  In this role, the Manager, People Business Partner will lead the development and execution of People Initiatives with a strong focus on recruitment, employee relations and talent management, in partnership with the broader People team. 

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally with specialization in Human Resources or a Business Management-related field 

• 5+ years of progressive professional and business experience, particularly within Human Resources or Talent Acquisition  

• Bilingual; Ability to speak and understand Spanish required 

• Proficiency within Microsoft Office and Google Suite (i.e. Google Calendar, Email, Sheets, Docs, Excel, etc.) 

• Strong verbal and written communication; this individual will be expected to effectively write policies, emails, investigations notes, disciplinary warnings

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a strong ability to multitask 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability and desire to work within a collaborative team 

• Experience supporting a Fulfillment Center population 

• Previous experience utilizing Workday as an HRIS

Role Description:

• Serve as the lead People Partner to the Pottsville employee population and manage the implementation of People processes and initiatives for employees at the location 

• Oversee timely and compliant execution of employee lifecycle events 

• Provide counsel to leaders on employee relations and demonstrate an understanding of HR Process and Employment Law 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage the recruitment process for open roles 

• Oversee new hire onboarding and orientation planning and execution, ensuring a positive new hire experience

• Manage confidential employee documentation related to role changes, including but not limited to salary, reporting structure, position changes, and other internal offer letters 

• Investigate and support resolution of employee relations in partnership with our Sr. Labor & Employment Counsel 

• Support the execution of employee engagement activities for the employee population 

• Liaise with partners on the People team to manage general reporting and data requests 

• Support People-led initiatives throughout the year, including but not limited to: compensation adjustments, annual talent review, goal setting, and engagement survey

• Participate in and/or lead task forces and special projects 

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities

• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance 

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

• An amazing employee discount 

Thank you for your interest with Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

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

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.