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Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Southern Region

Hermès · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
Human Resources$120k–$135k/yrFull-time

About the role

Serves as a strategic HR Business Partner for the Southern Region. Provides hands-on HR support by maintaining both a physical and virtual presence in boutiques and monitoring the morale and general atmosphere of region. Is a regular contributor to regional meetings, as well as management/staff meetings at the store level.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains both a physical and virtual presence in boutiques and monitors the morale and general atmosphere of region.
  • Contributes to regional meetings and management/staff meetings at the store level.
  • Aware of all business issues and priorities, and provides focused support, coaching, and guidance to management.
  • Manages employee relations for the store locations and recommends appropriate employment action to maintain a productive, positive work environment.
  • Empowers store management to manage employee disciplinary actions to ensure consistent, uniform, and fair application of company policies and procedures and governmental laws.
  • 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.
  • Ensures all regular vacant positions are posted internally and externally, and provides analysis of recruiting processes, employee retention statistics, and other associated HR metrics.
  • Responsible for HR headcount budget, new headcount requests, and maintenance of organizational charts for region.
  • Conducts regular touch base meetings with store leaders to provide HR strategic workforce updates: reviewing store talent, succession planning, provide management team with coaching recommendations to optimize business performance.
  • Works closely and collaboratively with HRBP team to support with implementing new programs and initiatives that impact employee engagement; supports with special projects, initiatives, and goals to enhance the overall employee experience.
  • 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 in 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.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in a HR Business Partner role.
  • Proven HR leadership in multi-unit, high-volume, high-visibility environments.
  • Background in luxury retail or service-oriented organizations; direct store experience preferred.
  • Expertise in full recruitment lifecycle across all organizational levels.
  • Strong capabilities in employee relations, talent development, recruiting, and performance management.
  • Skilled in building lasting relationships and influencing across all levels of organization.
  • Solid knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, compliance, and reporting.
  • Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills; adept at coaching and empowering others.
  • Proficient in HR technology and tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, HRIS) for data analysis and presentation.
  • Demonstrated judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
  • Solid organizational, detail-oriented, self-motivated; effective in both independent and team settings.
  • Business acumen with operational strength.
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments with strong prioritization skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Travel for boutique visits required two times per year.

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in a HR Business Partner role.
  • Proven HR leadership in multi-unit, high-volume, high-visibility environments.
  • Background in luxury retail or service-oriented organizations; direct store experience preferred.
  • Expertise in full recruitment lifecycle across all organizational levels.
  • Strong capabilities in employee relations, talent development, recruiting, and performance management.
  • Skilled in building lasting relationships and influencing across all levels of organization.
  • Solid knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, compliance, and reporting.
  • Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills; adept at coaching and empowering others.
  • Proficient in HR technology and tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, HRIS) for data analysis and presentation.
  • Demonstrated judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
  • Solid organizational, detail-oriented, self-motivated; effective in both independent and team settings.
  • Business acumen with operational strength.
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments with strong prioritization skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Travel for boutique visits required two times per year.

Skills

  • Full recruitment lifecycle expertise.
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution.
  • Talent development and coaching.
  • Performance management and feedback.
  • HR policies and compliance.
  • HR technology proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, HRIS).
  • Strategic HR support in multi-unit environments.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability.
  • Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 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.
  • Voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance.
  • Product discount and EAP resources.
  • Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more!

Pay

$120,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually.

Schedule

Location: On site in either our New York City Corporate or Miami Office location.

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