HR Business Partner - richmond hill

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: HR Business Partner

Position Summary

Position is based in New York City and will serve as a primary business partner to multiple Corporate Teams across New York Design Center and Pittbsurgh Home Office. This role will implement talent and culture strategies that drive business partnership, organizational effectiveness, talent development, retention, and employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership:

Provide proactive consultation and input to department leaders and associates on issues where human resources expertise can improve business results

Conduct needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance associate job performance and overall Company performance

Align HR practices to drive business strategy in assigned departments

Consult with management on performance, organizational and leadership opportunities

Organizational Effectiveness

Assess needs within assigned employee groups/departments and provide consulting to leaders on performance management, employee and leadership development

Consult with the Organizational Development and Learning & Development teams to execute proactive succession planning, ensuring employee development needs are being satisfied

Facilitate annual performance management process in partnership with Compensation & Benefits department

Lead change initiatives to support business plans through proactive organization design, change management and communications planning

Identify root causes of organizational challenges and implement action to improve organizational performance

Workforce Planning/Recruiting

Work closely with leaders to assess needs for talent acquisition & assimilation

Consult with leaders and talent acquisition team on hiring needs and job redesign decisions

Facilitate internal interviews at all phases of the recruiting process and ensure consistent communication regarding candidate status to appropriate business partners, including hiring manager, executives and HR recruiting team

Facilitate strategic staffing initiatives, including budgeting, workflow and process improvement; advise on pending turnover to support recruitment strategy

Partner with talent acquisition throughout the interview process on external hiring

Assist with new leader onboarding and assimilation plans

Employee Relations/Communication

Develop employee communication strategies, while working closely with leadership, to foster employee morale and engagement

Act as a resource to business partners, to ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and practices

Partner with legal and corporate compliance to ensure employees act and operate in accordance with Company policies, guidelines, local laws and regulations

Ensure planning, monitoring and appraisal of Associate work performance, by training managers to coach and discipline Associates

Facilitate communication and resolution of conflict as needed

Lead and execute innovative recognition programs to enhance employee morale and productivity

Manage timely Exit Interviews for all Associates and communicate necessary feedback to HR and Executives, while keeping accurate record of exit interview information

Personal Attributes

Ability to scale in a fast paced environment where leading through collaboration with others is critical

Strong business acumen and relentless focus on the customer

Individuals who are strategic, innovative, logical, objective, relationship builder and team player

Individuals who welcome and can match pace in an entrepreneurial, highly fluid, ever changing environment

Superb communication skills with the ability to influence at various levels within the organization

Coaching skills to help enable our leaders to continuously improve their leadership capabilities

Articulate with a high level of business acumen

Comfort engaging with senior level executives in a polished and professional manner

Combines tenacity with tact, knowing when to apply more pressure and when to give in

Self-assured, not easily thrown, able to think on their feet

Outgoing and gregarious, enjoys interacting with a variety of people

Curious and a demonstrated track record of being a life-long learner

This will be a hybrid position with an expectation of 2-3 days in the New York Design Office

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field

3+ years of progressive Human Resources' Generalist experience, employee relations & employment law experience required

2+ years of partnering directly with VP-level executives in a highly complex and global company

2+ years of experience supporting multiple office locations, including satellite offices.

High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team

Ability to work with and influence senior management

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Pay/Benefits Information

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.

Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.

Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here .

AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.

AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (\"EEO\") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

JOB INFO

Job Identification 3520

Job Category : HR

Posting Date : 2024-10-02T15:03:49+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time