Sr People & Culture Manager: employee lifecycle mgmt in Fashion (w/ manufacturing)

• Act as a frontline thought partner to dedicated leaders on all aspects of the employee experience: full employee life cycle, talent onboarding, change management, employee engagement initiatives, performance management, career development, employee relations, off-boarding, etc.
• Own the employee experience through the implementation of robust organizational onboarding strategies (e.g., stay interviews, check-ins, focus groups, employee engagement surveys) that measure employee satisfaction and morale; analyze results and provide recommendations to management for action plans to improve culture and boost retention rates
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions); work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Facilitate compliance-based training locally to new and emerging leaders to help navigate the legal landscape of becoming a leader and proactively mitigate risk (e.g., wage and hour, coaching/counseling, IP/ADA process, LOA administration, investigations, and offboarding)
• Partner with dedicated client groups to consult and administer the LOA and IP/ADA process from beginning to end, in close partnership with internal team and local management
• Plan, coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives and activities that foster a positive workplace culture and enhance employee morale.
• Assist in the facilitation of annual open enrollment for Company benefit plans; provide field assistance to employees with questions or concerns related to benefit programs; liaison between benefits team for complex inquiries
• Interpret human resources policy to local management; ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of dedicated client groups in collaboration with Sr. HR Leadership
• Interacts effectively, professionally, confidentially, and diplomatically in all employee relations, always projecting a professional image in keeping with
• Company goals and objectives while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism

• A bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's in industrial relations or human resources management is preferred
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional Human Resources (PHR) credentials are highly desirable
• Fashion industry experience plus manufacturing industry experience required.
• 10+ years of Human Resource experience (hands on / tactical) with no more than 2-3 years of HR manager or sr. manager experience. We are NOT looking for an HR director or someone looking to drive HR strategy, but instead a practioner to help execute on strategy
• Full employee life cycle experience from alent onboarding, change management, employee engagement initiatives, performance management, career development, employee relations, off-boarding, etc.
• Experience providing day-to-day performance management guidance to leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions); working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Experience facilitating compliance-based training locally to new and emerging leaders to help navigate the legal landscape of becoming a leader and proactively mitigate risk (e.g., wage and hour, coaching/counseling, IP/ADA process, LOA administration, investigations, and offboarding)
• Experience partnering with dedicated client groups to consult and administer the LOA and IP/ADA process from beginning to end, in close partnership with internal team and local management
• Experience planning, coordinating and executing employee engagement initiatives and activities that foster a positive workplace culture and enhance employee morale.
• Experience assisting in the facilitation of annual open enrollment for Company benefit plans; providing field assistance to employees with questions or concerns related to benefit programs; liaison between benefits team for complex inquiries
• Experience in interpreting human resources policy to local management; ensuring regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of dedicated client groups in collaboration with Sr. HR Leadership
• Strong understanding of Human Resources concepts, practices, programs, and methodologies
• Strong ability to work as a team with a result-driven approach in a fast-paced environment
• Self-driven, analytical thinker with effective organizational and planning skills
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism while interfacing with all levels of the organization as a primary point of contact for the team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core Business Hours (typically, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm) | Onsite

• Candidates must perform at the appropriate level for the organization's core competencies and leadership competencies (if applicable).
• Competencies: Problem Solving/Analysis, Data Driven, Critical Thinking, Relationship-building Skills, Communication Proficiency, Decision Making, Resourcefulness, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Coaching skills

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