Manager, Human Resources

Founded in Rome 1960, Valentino is an Italian Maison de Couture that aims to provide uniqueness to our customers through mastery, creativity, intimacy and care. As of today, Valentino counts about 4.000 colleagues in 30 different Countries all over the world. Every branch of the Valentino universe is nourished through passion, heritage and values that are constantly re-worked and steadily conveyed in an always contemporary way.

Under the Creative Direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino designs, manufactures and distributes dreamlike creations including Haute Couture, Women and Men RTW, Valentino Garavani Accessories, Eyewear and Beauty. Our network fully embodies the essence of the Maison, by practicing the Italian hospitality culture with our distinguishing quality, uniqueness and care for details.

Here at Valentino, we act as a Unique Community & Company. We strongly believe that HUMANISM is the core of our values and that only teamwork and mutual support will lead to achieve bigger and challenging goals. We act with integrity and respect towards both our Planet and our People. Our aim is to create costumer EMOTION and DESIRE because our future depends on our imagination and on being passionate about work as well as about life: every action you make brings you closer to your dreams.

Valentino offers a hybrid working schedule with three days in office, and two days remote. This role is a full-time permanent position based in our New York Office.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for executing the bi-weekly company wide payroll and administering all company benefits. They will ensure all employees are paid accurately and are enrolled in the appropriate benefits programs. In addition, they will support assist with Talent Acquisition for the Northeast region and all Corporate roles. This role will work closely with hiring managers ensure we have the right talent in the right roles to achieve our organizational objectives while staying true to our company’s DNA & values.

This role is based out of our NY office and reports to the Senior Manager, HR Controlling, Compensation & Benefits .

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 350 employee’s multi-state payroll utilizing ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensure the processing of all status changes, including but not limited to transfers, promotions and terminations are entered in to the payroll system accurately and timely.
• Reconcile timesheets and ensure that all paid time off request are accurately reflected in ADP.
• Research and perform follow-up procedures necessary to ensure accuracy of all payroll transactions by engaging in heavy interaction with store managers and corporate partners.
• Complete all verification of employment inquiries, unemployment notices and wage order request.
• Upload semi-monthly payroll journal entry payroll file in to SAP; reconcile any adjustments or discrepancies on a monthly basis.
• Semi-monthly funding of the 401(k) contributions to the plan sponsor
• Calculating commission payments
• Administration of new hire and terminated employees benefits in to the applicable plans such as medical, dental, vision, group term life, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible spending and transit benefits.
• Send out COBRA notifications.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices, allocating the cost per department and providing to Finance, verifying and updating all cost center changes with benefit provider.

• Lead in the initial intake with hiring manager to formalize requisition & recruitment process.
• Provide thought partnership on how the role should be filled and how the team will evolve.
• Conduct exploratory interviews to help build candidate sourcing pool for future needs.
• Lead the compensation proposal process in partnership with TA and C&B
• Lead process if an internal promotion or transfer
• Champion in building a talent pipeline to ensure a consistent flow of candidates for key positions.
• Responsible for managing the full new hire process including reviewing hire requisition for appropriate approvals, initiating background check screening, communicating…