Area Human Resources Manager, US - A08 - Philadelphia, PA

H&M • Middle City West, PA

280d • $88,500 - $91,600

About The Position

As an Area HR Manager, you will lead as a Strategic Business Partner to ensure the best colleague experience through implementing the H&M people strategy. You will strive to foster and promote a high-performing, growth-oriented organizational culture with strong values that aligns with business goals and achieves our financial targets. This field role reports into the Area Manager and is based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of HR, retail leadership or people management, preferably in retail management
• Inclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and learn on the job
• Strong commitment and experience with providing a high level of customer service
• Skilled at solving conflicts in a direct but positive way
• Strong professional maturity and the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• Knowledge of federal and state/municipal legal requirements including Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, FCRA, etc. specifically relating to the areas of recruitment and training
• Proficient at Microsoft Office
• Store orientation and commitment to store management development

Responsibilities

• Utilize your HR Business Partner mindset by strategically partnering with business leaders to effectively implement the H&M people plan
• Champion our values-driven culture to provide the best colleague and customer experience; recognize customer service behaviors and drive performance to ensure business success
• Together with the Area team and Sales Market HR, follow up & evaluate HR KPI's & initiate clear action plans
• Develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plan and strategy for Area, while building and overseeing the internal talent pipeline with follow up on talent development
• Provide HR subject matter expertise, competency coaching and business partner advice to your indirect team of Store managers
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of colleagues, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance and fair working environment
• Maintain an overview of the specific colleague related challenges in your Area, including political, environmental, and competitor-related complexities and develop strategies to navigate these challenges
• Play a key role in leading change initiatives, supporting colleagues to adapt to changes through effective communication and support
• Support the Area team and Store managers in developing, identifying and coaching talents & foster cross-function talent initiatives
• Required domestic and international travel up to 60% of the time

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Wellness and family support programs
• Company match 401k
• Paid leave programs
• Paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
• Employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers