Human Resource Manager

Position

The Human Resources Manager serves as a business partner to the leadership team and supports the responsibility for the HR function as it relates to employee relations, development and engagement of talent, recruitment , onboarding, implementation and administration of human resources programs and employment policies, personnel record-keeping, and compliance with federal/state laws and regulations.

Profile

Employee Relations

• Recommend, implement, and interpret HR employment policies and procedures
• Manage and advise on employee relations issues and support leadership team on employee coaching, counseling, problem solving, and providing leadership with conflict resolution for personnel issues, in partnership with ER and HRD
• Work closely and communicate frequently with the corporate Employee Relations team and Regional HR team to ensure consistency among practices in store
• Consistently demonstrate skills critical for managerial success including leadership, decisiveness, flexibility and sound business judgment
• In partnership with the corporate Employee Relations team investigate all employee concerns in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as with LV policies and procedures and their communication to employees
• Talent Development and Training Support
• Identify key developmental needs and work closely with store leadership, HRD and Learning Manager to support and foster talent development and career growth for employees
• Responsible for supporting retention, identification of talent, succession planning, career discussions with employees
• Partner and provide guidance to support peer leadership on performance management, productivity touch bases, coaching and corrective actions, including Sales Action Plans (SAPs), Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), etc.
• Establish and maintain guidelines/communication for HR topics to support team

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Partner with Talent Acquisition team to source, identify and interview Management candidates to ensure a match for business needs and culture
• Guide and support retail management team on full- cycle recruitment for non-management roles
• Respond to all hiring inquiries to positively represent our brand to all candidates
• Work closely with Store Leadership and the Retail Learning team to conduct robust new hire onboarding and induction
• Support store leaders to proactively pipeline candidates in the market for future openings for all areas of the business – including referrals of candidates to other local stores based off organizational and business needs
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of FTE budget for the stores and partner with Regional HRD to maintain staff cost, headcount, and HR KPI’s
• Maintenance of all relevant HR/TA trackers and the candidate experience
• Liaise and be a strong business partner to Talent Acquisition for all internal growth and external hiring needs

Administrative

• Guide the functional new hire process for all employees including securing applications, completing background checks, new hire paperwork, follow up and follow through of the full hiring process
• Work closely and partner with Corporate and/or HRD as store liaison on notifications of any leave of absence requests, worker’s compensation intake, benefits & compensation, payroll inquiries and all other related HR matters
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports, including responsibility for maintaining personnel records; time keeping, reconciliation of hours and HR related forms
• Maintain a strong relationship with regional and corporate HR partners and Regional Vice President

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of USD $110,000 - $130,000 annually plus the opportunity for a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and two retirement plans both with employer contributions.

Additional information

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources or related discipline required

Special Skills:

• Must be able to work autonomously
• Proficiency in Excel and other Windows software
• Be able to work independently on multiple assigned tasks/projects and complete assignments
• within specified deadlines
• Experience working with a diverse workforce
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate interactions with the workforce
• Excellent organization and time management abilities
• Ability to take initiative and make sound business decisions
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work Experience :

• 7 years of experience in Human Resources; retail specialty or luxury environment preferred
• PHR, SPHR or PHR-CA Certification preferred
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written, verbal, presentation) skills
• Strong ability to drive for results without compromising ethics and quality
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings, adjusting the message to match the audience

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

In addition to a generous benefits package, unparalleled career development opportunities, both locally & globally, as an employee at Louis Vuitton, you can expect to be provided with industry leading training which will offer you an in-depth insight into the luxury and retail environment.