BOTTEGA VENETA HR Manager, East Coast & Canada

We are currently seeking an HR Manager who will report to the VP of HR as part of our dynamic team in New York.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in HR generalist management and administration
• Ability to work successfully in an international environment; luxury retail experience a plus
• Knowledge of employee and labor relations laws, regulations and practices; exposure to compensation and benefits a plus
• Capacity to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings, adjusting the message to match the audience
• Superior oral and written communications skills
• Excellent judgment and mature business skills; the ability to develop the trust of senior management
• Facilitation, influencing and coaching and counseling skills essential
• Computer skills including Excel; experience with Ceridian a plus

General Responsibilities:

Proactively manages policies and programs for all employees on the East Coast & Canada, encompassing all areas of HR including: recruitment, development, mobility, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS and payroll administration. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Talent Development

• Manage recruitment process with the Hiring Manager and Senior Retail Leadership team.  Create job descriptions, post positions, source resumes and screen candidates, ensure that the hiring manager has developed a 360 induction process and is prepared to welcome and integrate the new hire.
• Manages recruitment and hiring process including developing and maintains relationships with recruitment sources to build the applicant pool, including agencies, networks and LinkedIn
• Works with managers to assess talent and identify opportunities to strengthen the organization through skill-building, recruitment and mobility
• Partners with employees at all levels across the company to better understand and incorporate their needs into training, career-pathing, and development initiatives in relation to Global and Regional guidelines.
• Act as organizational development liaison and advisor to North America leadership team and facilitate organizational development initiatives across the company.

Employee Relations

• Coaches and educates managers and employees in HR skills such as managerial/supervisory, interpersonal communication, organizational assessment, performance management employee development, conflict resolution
• Investigates and provides guidance to managers regarding employee grievances including serious misconduct, harassment, and discrimination 
• Coordinates response to complaints and advises managers on appropriate action in addressing grievances
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal labor laws
• Conducts exit interviews for all retail employees

Headcount/Payroll Management

• Monitor employee costs and ensure that they remain within budget
• Investigate any discrepancies vs. the budget and take corrective action as necessary, in partnership with Senior Management  

Performance Management (PMP) and Salary Review Process

• Provide guidance to all retail managers throughout the Performance Management Process and ensure that PMP forms are being completed in a timely manner.
• Provide overall support and advice in delivering performance management reviews.
• Provide guidance and support to the Manager in building promotional business cases.
• Coordinate HR Compensation team in determining compensation increase and bonuses and advice managers during the salary review process.

Employee Benefits

• Have thorough knowledge of FMLA guidelines and company leave of absence processes in order to assist employees with inquiries and partner with the Kering Benefits Manager on claims management. 
• Assist employees and management teams with payroll questions and inquiries relating to payroll, direct deposits, time off, holiday pay, etc.

Salary Range- New York:

• Annual base salary range of $115,000 to $125,000 USD (plus discretionary bonus).

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

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