The Team:

The Human Resources team supports our employee population by providing the structure, care and development needed for individual employees to be successful in their own careers, which in turn contributes to the overall growth and success of the Company. The Human Resources department is organized in three strategic pillars:

Compensation and Benefits: payroll, health and welfare benefits, retirement plan services, and immigration.
Human Resources Business Partners: performance management, employee relations, recruiting and retaining talent, coaching and counseling
Talent Development: corporate social responsibility, Diversity, Inclusion & Family, learning and leadership development, internal communications, and employee engagement

The Opportunity:

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will contribute to the overall department strategy in a Generalist role capacity. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the recruiting process, fostering and maintaining employee relationships through coaching, advising and negotiating in conflict situations, and assisting in organizational effectiveness efforts. You will deliver HR solutions in a number of key areas, such as recruitment and hiring, internal mobility, employee relations, performance management, labor law compliance, HR operations, and skill development and training.

As a strategic member of a cross functional team, you will partner with other members of the HR team and work collaboratively across all levels of management to assist in the implementation of people- related services, HR policies, practices and procedures. This position will be based in our New Jersey Distribution & Service Center and our New York City Client Relations Center. Time will be spent in both locations to provide hands on support and presence based on the needs of the business.

About the Role:

Serves as a strategic HR Business Partner for the Dayton Service Center, e-Commerce team, Client Relations Center (CRC), and sister subsidiaries.
Provides hands-on HR support in maintaining a presence in the location(s) and monitoring the morale and general atmosphere of the location. Is a regular contributor to management/staff meetings, staying aware of all business issues and priorities, and provides focused support, coaching, and guidance to management.
Manages employee relations for the Dayton Service Center, e-Commerce, CRC, and sister subsidiaries and recommends appropriate employment action to maintain a productive work environment. Manages employee disciplinary actions to ensure consistent, uniform and fair application of company policies and procedures and governmental laws. With general supervision, conducts investigations, recommends solutions to issues, counsels employees, advises managers on discipline process and facilitates dispute resolution.
Leads full cycle recruiting processes to meet the various staffing goals within multiple business units of the organization. Maintains accurate and organized documentation, digital filing and reporting on all candidates/applicant tracking initiatives. Ensures job descriptions are created, evaluated and current for all positions prior to recruitment/hire.
Responsible for HR headcount budget, New Employee Requests, and maintenance of organizational charts for region.
Responsible for optimization and implementation of company talent acquisition and management programs and manages in-house talent systems and vendor relationships in collaboration with other HRBP’s to ensure that we hire key talent with a focus on the candidate experience. Ensures all regular vacant positions are posted internally and externally, and provides analysis of recruiting processes, employee retention statistics, and other associated HR metrics.
In collaboration with the Talent Development team, responsible for scheduling and facilitation of training curriculum/materials to meet local business needs as it relates to new hire orientation, compliance, leadership development and other soft skills as identified.
Responsible for the management of the company’s annual performance review process and 30/60-day new hire review process. Creates and designs content of the performance reviews in alignment with goals of the company.
Supports the development and administration of all other projects, programs, procedures, and guidelines aimed at aligning the workforce with strategic goals of the department and company.

Supervisory Responsibility:

NO - This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions.

Budget Responsibility:

YES - Manages headcount budget sheet with Director of Compensation for hiring and internal comp review processes; creates and maintains budget for recruitment and associated processes.

Decision Making Responsibility:

YES - Responsible for decisions related to recruitment, employee relations, dispute resolution, and HR strategy implementation.

About You:

At least 5+ years of experience in an HRBP role; experience with distribution centers and call centers a plus
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
Solid understanding of HR policies and procedures, Federal and State employment laws, compliance and reporting requirements.
Clear understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle processes and ability to recruit all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to use technology (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, HRIS systems and internet) to gather, interpret, organize and present data.
Must possess sound judgment and critical thinking skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and administer broad range of tasks.
Demonstrated success management of multiple projects and competing priorities while balancing the needs for quality with meeting deadlines.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; evidence of self-motivation; demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams within a service-oriented organization.
Experience in retail, luxury retail or service-oriented organization, preferred.

The range for this position is $113,000.00 - $133,000.00 annually. Actual rates are determined on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Hermès Benefits Overview:

Hermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support the needs of our employees and their families, including:

Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance and Disability
Paid time off (15 vacation days, 12 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)
Paid Parental Leave and Transition Time
401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching and profit sharing
Various voluntary benefits (e.g., flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance)
Product discount and EAP resources
Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support, and more!

Company Overview:

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website. Link here.

Our Commitment:

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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"Créateur, artisan et marchand d’objets de haute qualité, Hermès est, depuis 1837, une maison française, familiale et indépendante qui emploie près de 25 185 collaborateurs dans le monde. Animé par un esprit d’entreprendre continu et une exigence constante, Hermès cultive la liberté et l’autonomie de chacun grâce à un management responsable. L’entreprise perpétue la transmission de savoir-faire d’exception par un ancrage territorial fort dans le respect des hommes et de la nature – source de matières d’exception. Seize métiers artisanaux irriguent la créativité de la maison dont les collections rayonnent dans près 300 magasins dans le monde."

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