Sr. Manager, People Business Partner

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: 

Role Description: 

• 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 impactLeverage 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 

Key Qualifications: 

• 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  

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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, 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.