PBP Specialist, Flagship

Salary Range $62,400 - $80,200*

Job Description:

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 décor 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

Under the direction of the Manager, People Business Partner, the HR Specialist will serve as the expert for the employee talent lifecycle and support the People Strategy in the New York Flagship. You will closely collaborate with the Managers, People Business Partners and Store Leadership to develop and support the location’s Associates.

Role Description

• Have the ability to act with a customer focus mindset and great relationship management

• Have a unique perspective and is willing to challenge the conventional

• Works in a challenging environment, driving positive outcomes and leading through results

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• An out of the box thinker focused on serving your customer

• A natural problem-solver with strong analytical and organizational skills

• You enjoy being part of a collaborative and agile team 

• You take a proactive approach, and can prioritize effectively to meet deadlines

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant HR experience in generalist areas including employee relations, training and development, coaching, change management, recruiting etc.

• Demonstrated business acumen

• Verifiable track record of success partnering with senior managers, serving as a credible and trusted source

• Outstanding interpersonal skills; demonstrated influence and diplomacy at all levels

• Strong communication skills; ability to build / maintain strong internal and external partnerships

• Experience working collaboratively in a retail environment, with flexible schedule available to include holidays and weekends

• Comfort working in various systems (Previous experience with Cherwell, Oracle, G-suite is a plus)

As The Specialist, HR, You Will:

• Support information for all employee lifecycle events:

  • Partner with Talent Scouts to manage the full talent lifecycle process

  • Administer new hire, promotion and exit interview activities

  • Oversee New Hire Orientation experience within the store; serve as an ad hoc virtual trainer hoc 

• Partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver an exceptional onboarding experience

• Manage documentation for associate changes, including internal offer letters, salary, supervisor and position changes

• Liaise with partners to manage general reporting and data requests

• Support the PBP team activities throughout the year:

  • Annual Review Process

  • Objective Setting Process

  • Roundtables

  • Participation in Stores task forces and special projects

• Actively pursue knowledge of retail business practices, policies, organization structure, roles and responsibilities to better understand the business

• Under the guidance of the Manager, People Business Partner, supports and assist in implementing: training and development, organizational design, compensation structures, associate engagement, HRIS functions, and other compliance and community

• Be available and responsive; provide customer service in a timely and efficient manner

• Introduces new ways of optimizing efficiency and effectiveness

• Diagnose opportunities for learning and development programs; participate in the design and facilitation of organization specific training sessions

• Leads special projects and initiatives for key business areas and ensure deliverables are met on time

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