Manager, People Business Partner

Salary Range $86,000 - $115,000*

Job Description:

Who We Are: 
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. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Role Summary: 

The Manager, People Business Partner will support our Saks Saks Global Distribution Center (DC) teams based in Pottsville, PA  In this role, the Manager, People Business Partner will lead the development and execution of People Initiatives with a strong focus on recruitment, employee relations and talent management, in partnership with the broader People team. 

Role Description: 

• Serve as the lead People Partner to the Pottsville employee population and manage the implementation of People processes and initiatives for employees at the location 

• Oversee timely and compliant execution of employee lifecycle events 

• Provide counsel to leaders on employee relations and demonstrate an understanding of HR Process and Employment Law 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage the recruitment process for open roles 

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

• Oversee new hire onboarding and orientation planning and execution, ensuring a positive new hire experience

• Manage confidential employee documentation related to role changes, including but not limited to salary, reporting structure, position changes, and other internal offer letters 

• Investigate and support resolution of employee relations in partnership with our Sr. Labor & Employment Counsel 

• Support the execution of employee engagement activities for the employee population 

• Liaise with partners on the People team to manage general reporting and data requests 

• Support People-led initiatives throughout the year, including but not limited to: compensation adjustments, annual talent review, goal setting, and engagement survey

• Participate in and/or lead task forces and special projects 

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally with specialization in Human Resources or a Business Management-related field 

• 5+ years of progressive professional and business experience, particularly within Human Resources or Talent Acquisition  

• Bilingual; Ability to speak and understand Spanish required 

• Proficiency within Microsoft Office and Google Suite (i.e. Google Calendar, Email, Sheets, Docs, Excel, etc.) 

• Strong verbal and written communication; this individual will be expected to effectively write policies, emails, investigations notes, disciplinary warnings

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a strong ability to multitask 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability and desire to work within a collaborative team 

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):

• Experience supporting a Fulfillment Center population 

• Previous experience utilizing Workday as an HRIS

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 in 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, lay