Human Resources Business Partner

The Swatch Group is the number one manufacturer of finished watches in the world. The Group is active in the manufacture of finished watches, jewelry, and watch movements and components. It produces nearly all of the components necessary to manufacture the watches sold under its 16 watch brands and the multi-brand Tourbillon and Hour Passion retail labels, as well as the entire Swiss watchmaking industry. HR Business Partner leads an HR team that supports the business units and interacts with Department Heads and Sr. Management on day to day business priorities & goals. Directly with management and through the HR team will focus on employee relations, pro‑active recruitment (strategy), performance management, talent development, organizational design, increase productivity and retention and change management. This position will additionally develop and support projects and initiatives surrounding employee engagement, total rewards, training, recognition design, employee relation, employee development and advancement. This is an office based role in Miami, FL. This position will oversee all Corporate and Retail stores. Duties and Responsibilities Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and organizational challenges. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations. Research, develop and implement innovative recruitment & compensation policies and programs specifically tailored to the specific business environment. Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed. Develop, implement and manage recruitment strategies inclusive of sourcing and managing 3rd party recruitment resources and tracking systems. Negotiate recruitment vendor contracts, screen, interview, recommend candidates for hire, conduct reference checks, make job offers, etc. Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement. Advise and guide management through various employee relations issues. Assist management in strengthening their decision making and leadership skills to come to resolution. Create, facilitate and/or implement HR related training for the Business Unit (i.e. Performance Management, Coaching and Development, Communication Styles, etc.). Administer leaves of absence, workers compensation and unemployment. Develop and manage the Performance Management process, providing guidance to the HR team & management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Ensure plans of action (training, documentation, resolution, performance counseling) are being executed and deadlines are met. Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning. Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. Identify opportunities to improve systems and lead best‑practice implementations. Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation. Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies. Coordinate with HQ for expatriate assignments and related HR matters. May work directly with department heads on roll outs for policy and procedure changes as well as benefit programs and changes. All other duties as assigned by Management. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in HR with evidence of strong career growth and progression. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or Psychology. PHR or SPHR or HRCI Certified preferred. Preferred specialty in retail HR experience. Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, California a strong plus. Proficiency with MS Office Software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc. Leadership and teambuilding skills. Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal, ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to demonstrate a strong work‑ethic. Ability to lead and direct others to maximize performance. Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced environment. Ability to make efficient, accurate decisions, consistent use of good judgment. Creative thinking and creative problem solving. Ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to flex between tactical projects and driving strategy. Ability to recognize opportunity for improvement and lead change. Thoughtful decision maker. Flexible to travel up to 25% of the time. Benefits Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (employee and dependents are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days; generous employer contribution). Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year (maximum 4% employer match with 5% employee contribution). Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability. 18 days of PTO per year, 1 Month PTO after 5 years. Special bucket of sick time per year extended paid time for medical, parental and military leave. Voluntary FSA, STD, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance. Employee product discount. The Swatch Group is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and is committed to environmental sustainability. For more information please see #J-18808-Ljbffr OMEGA SA