Manager, PBP
Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company's unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.
On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home dcor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services.
Role Summary
The Manager, PBP is a manager of others - responsible for being an integral and strategic business partner and driver for the People Lifecycle in all things Recruiting, Hiring, Associate Relations, Onboarding, Performance Management, and Development. This individual works cross-functionally with People leadership, the Store Associates, and Store Leadership Team to advise and counsel.
Role Description
Culture and Engagement
- Assigns key change roles to leaders, assists in creating plans, secures commitment to change, and coaches leaders on their role in the change
- In Partnership with the GM, drives change management strategies for People Leader evolution in stores
- Understands team members' unique motivations and creates a climate in which people want to do their best, including providing effective rewards and recognitions
- Identifies industry best practices for recognition of extraordinary results and performance
- Champions Diversity and Belonging to build an environment where everyone is respected
- Exercises a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information
Talent Management & Compliance
Owns process and completion of Talent Reviews and provide strategic support for people developmentLeads succession planning in stores and coaches store leadership in succession planning best practicesImplements consistent practices and decision making across storesOwns the performance management process, thus enabling and advising managers on coaching plansUnderstands company strategy and goals and how both individual and team's work contribute to success; helps transfer this understanding to AssociatesOwns assigned People initiatives and champion change adoption in storesPartners with Store Leadership to stay aware of Associate concerns and address issues in a timely mannerAnticipates and mitigates risks and issues prior to unwanted situations and takes appropriate preventative actionConducts investigations by asking probing questions, analyzing evidence across impacted parties, and determining an actionable planFacilitates mediation by asking insightful questions and listening to understand situations and provides appropriate, timely feedback to achieve resolution or improvementIdentifies employee issues and makes recommendations regarding People Lifecycle decisions (e.g., discipline, terminations, etc.) based on Associate performance to their Functional partnerUtilizes exceptional interpersonal skills to advise, counsel, and coach AssociatesDelivers difficult and / or complex messages and determines the appropriate communication channels for these messagesEnforces company policies and procedures, facilitating Associate and Manager understanding of themMaintains and utilizes knowledge of local and federal regulations to manage Human Resources policies and proceduresMakes solid judgement calls, leads change, and manages multiple priorities in a rapidly changing working environmentProactive responsibilities : Audit Compliance, People Strategy, Talent Planning Strategy for assigned storesRecruitment and Training
In partnership with General Manager, Identifies talent opportunities across Stores and determining priority roles to direct RecruiterIn partnership with General Manager, proactively identifies future talent moves and partners with Recruiter to build a bench of talentCoaches on and shares best practices for recruitment and talent development with store leadershipOversees the onboarding experience for new employees with Senior Managers and abovePartners with Training and Talent Acquisition to build strategies to address People opportunities and develop store talentHR Systems and Processes
Generates, reviews, and analyzes reports as needed or requestedResponsible for payroll and expense budget and informs managers of activities that may have an impactTotal Rewards
Provides guidance on compensation decisions, and partners with Total Rewards & Leadership on appropriate compensation rangesAccountable for the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process and supports as neededReviews complex FMLA, ADA, Leave of Absence requests and engages in the interactive process to determine best resolution and next stepsKey Qualifications
Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements) :
4-6 years of relevant HR experienceBachelor's DegreeAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the businessProven track record achieving business resultsHistory of leading, motivating, and coaching teams to achieve objectivesBasic financial acumenExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively and tactfully advise, counsel, coach, resolve conflict, and negotiate within all levels of an organizationBasic proficiency with MS Office Product Suite, advanced proficiency preferredPreferred Qualifications (nice to haves) :
HR-related certification preferredHR systems experience a plusYour Life and Career at Saks :
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunitiesA culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work / life balanceBenefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).An amazing employee discountThank you for your interest with Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.