Manager, People Business Partner

060 SAKS & CO LLC; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group in New York seeks a Manager, People Business Partner to collaborate with Customer Support, Commercial Strategy, and Analytics teams. You will help shape talent management, workforce planning, and employee development initiatives.

You will partner with Centers of Excellence to deliver tailored HR solutions, coach leaders on talent strategy, and leverage workforce data to guide decisions while ensuring compliance and a superior employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in HR Business Partner capacity
• Experience with HRIS (Workday)
• Proficient in Google Sheets/Excel
• Experience influencing and advising leaders on talent matters
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage projects
• Adaptable to changing business needs
• Experience running HR programs/processes
• Willing to work up to 4 days a week in Brookfield Place NYC offices

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary People Team liaison for functional groups
• Build relationships with employees at all levels
• Drive execution of core HR processes (performance, compensation, talent reviews, development)
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to tailor solutions
• Coach department leaders on talent strategy and engagement
• Support change management during transitions
• Use workforce data to identify trends and risks
• Provide guidance on employee relations and policy compliance
• Anticipate business needs and evolving employee needs

Skills

HR Business Partner

HRIS Workday

Communication

Influence Leaders

Project Management

Adaptability

HR Programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Job Description

YOU WILL BE: The Manager, People Business Partner is a strategic People partner to the Customer Support, Commercial Strategy, and Analytics organizations at Exemplar Luxury Group. This role serves as a co-creator of key People initiatives and a strategic thought partner to business leaders, guiding and supporting efforts in talent management, performance management, career development, employee relations, workforce planning, and change management. The Manager, People Business Partner, will work hand in hand with the business leaders to achieve our business goals and deliver high-impact initiatives that evolve the employee experience. The Manager People Business Partner will spot trends, identify emerging needs, and address them with innovative people programs, tools, and processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as the primary People Team liaison for your functional groups, building strong relationships with leadership and teams.
• Build relationships with employees at all levels, ensuring employees are onboarded effectively into the organization.
• Drive execution of core HR processes (performance management, compensation planning, talent reviews, development planning, etc.) tailored to the needs of the client groups.
• Collaborate with People Team Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Inclusion & Belonging, etc) to deliver tailored solutions that support department goals and enhance the employee experience.
• Act as a thought partner and coach to department leaders on all aspects of talent strategy, organizational development, and employee engagement.
• Support change management efforts by helping teams navigate organizational transitions and align around new ways of working.
• Use workforce data and insights to influence decision-making and identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the supported functions.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and ensure compliance with policies and employment law in partnership with the Legal team.
• Look ahead to anticipate business needs by thinking critically about ELG and employee needs as the context evolves.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a HR Business Partner capacity or related field
  • Ability to communicate verbal and written information concisely and effectively
  • Experience working with HRIS (ie Workday)
  • Intermediate knowledge/experience working in Google Suite and MS Office Suite, particularly Google Sheets/Excel
  • Experience influencing and advising leaders on talent and employment matters
  • Ability to prioritize workload and self manage projects
  • Adaptable to changing business needs
  • Experience running and facilitating HR programs/processes
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs/requirements
  • Creative problem solving skills and effective in dealing with ambiguity
  • Unwavering commitment to service and quality
  • Comfortable to work up to 4 days a week in our Brookfield Place (NYC) Offices
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience working in ecommerce/retail environment is a plus
  • Experience with Workday is a plus

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation. Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate. Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• A variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Salary Range $95,790 - $139,000* Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Exemplar Luxury Group 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, Exemplar Luxury Group 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 Exemplar Luxury Group 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.