WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a People Relations Specialist in Logistics you will promote a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace across Distribution Centres by managing employee relations, supporting engagement, and ensuring compliance with policies and company values
People Management & Team Development
- Support the full employee lifecycle by contributing to and coordinating key people processes, ensuring a consistent and positive experience aligned with company goals.
- Partner with DC Management team to provide guidance on people matters and organizational development.
- Drive employee engagement and foster a culture of inclusion and diversity through everyday HR processes and initiatives.
- Support managers build a safe, inclusive, and motivating work environment where team members feel seen, heard, and valued.
- Partner with managers to address workplace concerns early and encourage constructive dialogue and timely resolution.
Specialized Operations & Administration
- Support local change management activities and support the rollout of global and regional HR initiatives.
- Manage conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary procedures to ensure fair and timely execution.
- Support or lead union negotiations to foster positive labour relations.
- Participate in mediations and legal proceedings as required to support resolution.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Local, Regional, and Global HR teams to ensure an aligned and effective HR approach.
Performance Analysis & Decision Support
Maintain and report on HR metrics such as recruitment, turnover, and training completion to support data-driven decisions.
Compliance, Risk & Governance
- Ensure compliance with local labour laws, internal policies, and union agreements through accurate documentation and up-to-date knowledge.
- Coach and advice to leaders on policies, labour laws, and employee concerns.
- Ensure effective execution of employee relations processes to promote compliance and efficiency.
- Maintain employee relations documentation in line with GDPR requirements.
Health, Safety & Sustainability
Promote a healthy workplace culture in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
- Expert knowledge and understanding of local labour law and regulations with a solid understanding on how these are to be implemented and used in the local workplace.
- Profound knowledge in local logistics employee relations.
- Expertise in conflict resolution, disciplinary concepts processes and procedures and workplace investigations.
- Understanding of employee contracts, salary bandings, compensation and benefits for employees.
- Strong in communicating and adapting method based on circumstance using empathy and sensitivity when needed.
- Solid knowledge in all processes across the employee lifecycle
- Solid functional understanding of DC operations and role requirements across functions considering interdependencies.
- Strong in coordination, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Solid knowledge of all SuccessFactors functions.
- Strong understanding and driver of the People Strategy.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
- We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
- We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
- You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
- We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
- You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
- We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
- You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
Compensation: Salary range is $78,400 - $88,200 annually
H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
Please note, this role is open due to an existing vacancy.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Expert knowledge of local labour law and regulations
- Profound knowledge in logistics employee relations
- Expertise in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations
- Understanding of employee contracts, salary bandings, compensation and benefits
- Strong communication skills with empathy and sensitivity
- Solid knowledge of employee lifecycle HR processes
- Functional understanding of distribution centre operations and role interdependencies
- Strong coordination, prioritisation, and organisational skills
- Solid knowledge of all SuccessFactors functions
- Strong understanding of and ability to drive People Strategy
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
