Generalist, People Business Partner

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

As the Generalist, People Business Partner, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering exceptional people services to our ECDC fulfillment Team. This highly visible and interactive position plays an integral role in the workplace experience, by welcoming new associates, communicating initiatives, answering associate questions and providing guidance at all stages of the associate lifecycle while upholding our values. This position reports to the Senior Manager, People Business Partner - Supply Chain.

Role Description

• Champion Diversity and Belonging to build an environment where everyone is respected

• Coordinate recruiting and onboarding services, including interviews and new hire orientations

• Assist with managing employee relations issues

• Craft and provide regular and ad-hoc communications

• Administer FMLA, ADA, leave of absence policies, processes, and pay

• Partner with leaders for performance management process and delivery

• Conduct exit interviews and respond to unemployment claims

• Support and educate associates on resources to drive their career growth and facilitate training

• Maintain and update job descriptions, and associate records in HRIS

• Conduct audits ensuring compliance with internal policy, and federal, state, and local regulations

• Help support the People Services team by partnering on tasks and projects within other associate groups in Supply Chain as needed

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or related field (or equivalent experience) 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Human Resources role (generalist experience preferred) 

• Knowledge of major employment laws, and familiarity with the latest Human Resource trends

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills

• Interpersonal skills and genuine customer service orientation

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and administrative skills 

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Product Suite (emphasis on Excel)

• Knowledge of Workday (Preferred), Oracle HRIS, UKG Dimensions, ADP Payroll or Taleo ATS

• Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

• PHR or SRHM-CP (preferred)

• Mostly on site role with ability to work remotely with a limited frequency

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.

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