Manager, Business Partner - NY Flagship

Manager, People Business Partner - NY Flagship

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Salary Range: $96,000 - $125,000*

Saks Global is the largest multi‑brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full‑line luxury locations, additional off‑price locations and five distinct e‑commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own.

By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting‑edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.

Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real‑estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

The People Business Partner is a partner to the Leadership team in executing the people strategy to support the selling organization and the implementation of key company initiatives. In partnership with the Senior Manager, People Business Partner, the PBP develops people strategies for their client group to include components for coaching, career development, internal movement, retention strategies, talent acquisition strategies and succession planning for exempt associates.

Through execution of the People strategy, the PBP will support the client group in increasing sales and improving service.

• Strong interpersonal skills who can gain ground and influence without damaging relationships. Can be both direct but diplomatic and gain trust from others quickly.
• You often go above and beyond your goals. You are a consistent performer with a proven track record in driving positive outcomes through objectives and measures within a large complex organization.
• Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving quickly including new and novel ideas.

• Bachelor Degree or above.
• Recruitment Experience is required.
• Training and Onboarding experience is a plus.
• Understanding of employment law is required.
• Strong Business acumen.
• 5-7 years of related HR experience is required in retailing or other fast‑paced service and selling environments, in positions of increasing responsibility and volume.
• Strong experience with executive coaching and development.
• People management experience.

• In partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, conducts talent assessments for associate population to identify high potentials and to align top talent with focus businesses.
• Leverages L&D resources to provide appropriate training to close identified skill gaps.
• Serves as coach to the Management team to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership style and increase engagement of their teams.
• Ensures the consistent use of the Performance Management Process to drive accountability and elevate executive talent within the region.
• Oversees the recruitment of top sellers and the development of internal Million Dollar Books in order to achieve year‑over‑year growth of Million Dollar Books within each store.

• In collaboration with the Corporate Recruiting team, as appropriate, ensures jobs are filled in order to drive business.
• Actively participates in the interview process for all store positions.
• Leads the mindset that “recruitment is everyone’s responsibility” within the store in order to reduce open jobs and time‑to‑fill.

• Acts as a ‘change agent' for the store to effectively support cultural transitions in support of strategic initiatives.
• Ensures effective rollout and implementation of corporate HR initiatives.
• Partners with the Employee Relations Service Center to resolve escalated employee relations issues and conducts follow up where needed.
• Effectively utilizes internal experts in…