Human Resources Business Partner, Retail (Central US)

About UsDavid Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.Our ValuesAt David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.Job DescriptionSummary:This role is the designated Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for the retail population of the Central US (locations below). As part of the Retail HRBP team, you will be responsible for planning and implementing People & Culture related policies, programs, and practices that produce a high-performance culture and ensure the Company’s goals for the Retail Division are met. You will support talent development, mitigate employee relations issues, enhance employee experience and support recruitment as the point-of-contact for all HR matters in your region.Please note: This is a field based role that will be required to visit Central US based retail stores frequently, sometimes with limited advance notice. Candidates must currently live within close proximity to one of the following locations or be willing to relocate immediately:Atlanta, GAChicago, ILSt. Louis, MOTroy, MIEdina, MNColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INTexas (Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio)Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably independently managing a populationKnowledge of fundamental HR practices – employee relations, talent development, performance management, recruitment, compensation + benefits, employment lawFamiliar with HR systems – Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, digital learning platformsExcellent communication + presentation skillsWillingness and ability to travel frequently, often with limited advance noticeResponsibilities:Employee relations:Work proactively with Retail management to minimize employee relations issuesWhen needed, conduct investigations or interventions to mitigate/resolve problemsApprove and administer disciplinary actionsPartner with senior management and legal on cases – recommend action plansEnsure adherence with all HR policies, as well as employment-related legal, regulatory and compliance requirementsTalent developmentLead Annual Review process for region – manage consistency and completionPartner with managers throughout year to monitor and improve employee performanceSupport promotions, career path mapping and succession planningWork with Learning & Development to assess needs (new hires, people managers, ongoing development), shape content and champion platforms with teamsRecruitment & exitsSource, interview and assess retail talentSpecific focus on pipelining for staffing new stores and/or key rolesCoach managers on hiring best practicesConduct exit interviews and log/analyze/report on meaningful feedback and retention/turnover dataSupport onboarding and offboarding operations with payroll/benefits, IT, L&D, loss prevention, etc.People operationsWork with Compensation team on ensuring competitive package offerings per location and Benefits team to publicize and market robust offerings to staffWork with Finance team and Retail Operations on headcount planning per storeKeep HRIS system (Workday) up-to-date, help users as neededEnsure parity in policies, practices and standardsIdentify and implement programming to optimize the retail employee experienceEstimated Base Salary: $95,000 - $115,000Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David YurmanAs a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender). #J-18808-Ljbffr David Yurman Enterprises, LLC