Sr. Manager, People Business Partner

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, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.

Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

YOU WILL BE:

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Inspire and developing high-performing PBP team by setting vision, aligning priorities  and fostering collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. 

• Build relationships with the business leaders you support acting as a strategic advisor

• Guide PBP initiatives from delivery to adoption, join and lead projects and workstreams that continue to help the PBP function elevate both business outcomes and HR impact

• Leverage people insights, organization pulse diagnostic and strategic planning to drive continuous improvement 

• Oversee complex internal investigations when needed, coach business leaders with coaching and counseling, participate/execute employment actions 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to shape strategic hiring plan, define searches, and achieve recruitment goals (both quantitative and qualitative) 

• Drive org effectiveness by aligning talent, structure and culture to evolving business needs

• Ensure completion of compliance trainings, proactively identify other training opportunities and gather partners and resources to deliver targeted learning and development solutions

• Orchestrate onboarding and offboarding experiences that reinforce culture, minimize risk, and preserve organizational continuity, while ensuring smooth handling of compliance-related transitions.

• Oversee leave of absence and accommodations programs, and partner with risk management and loss prevention partners to action incidents and any related worker’s compensation cases 

• Upkeep associate records, and maintain compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience 

• 5+ years of supervisory experience 

• HR Business Partner experience in fulfillment/distribution and/or luxury retail environments preferred 

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of employment law 

• Passionate about people, demonstrating a collaborative and empathetic approach 

• Explain and receive support on complex analyses or topics with diverse audiences 

• Analytical and creative skills to identify areas of opportunity, and find new solutions to challenges 

• Skills to lead difficult conversations, and recommend/implement potential employment actions 

• Commitment to trust and confidentiality, confidence to challenge others, and uphold high moral and ethical standards 

• Adapt to unexpected situations with organizational and prioritization abilities to manage all priorities 

• Intermediate Excel preferred, HRIS and ATS software experience  

• Comfortable to work up to 4 days a week in our NYC office

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).

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.