HR Manager - West (Field/Stores)

American Eagle Outfitters•Sacramento, CA

10h

About The Position

The HR Manager plays a key role in providing comprehensive HR support to our stores. This includes leading and supervising the HR Generalists, driving effective execution of HR processes including employee relations, talent management, performance management, and associate engagement. This role will also manage strategic HR projects that impact stores, including analyzing, planning, executing, and monitoring the success of those efforts. The manager will provide coaching and guidance to the regional, district, and store leadership teams by recommending solutions to business challenges. Ensures a consistent approach to all HR practices and compliance throughout the business. Assists in creating and maintaining a culture that promotes positive employee relations and engagement.

Requirements

Seven+ years of experience in employee relations, human resources generalist work
Experience in leading and developing high performing HR teams
Experience in multi-unit retail HR preferred
Experience with fast-paced, multi-unit, and geographically dispersed environments
High level of comfort with most HR disciplines (employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent management, talent acquisition)
High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics (authentic, compassionate, genuine and honest)
Strong business orientation, drive for results, comfortable driving change and embracing innovation in face of ambiguity and complexity
Presentation and facilitation skills; comfortable in front of small and large audiences
Flexibility and adaptability; ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data
Strong project and time management skills
Must be able to travel as required
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience would be prefer

Responsibilities

Effectively work across all levels of the organization, serve as a trusted partner to leadership, and operate proactively to bring AEO HR priorities to life in stores
Lead and supervise HR Generalists
Work closely with field management to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
Demonstrated success in influencing associates at all levels of the organization
Conduct complex workplace investigations related to HR policies including discrimination, harassment, and bullying, as well as investigations into other types of policy violations
Support the organizations values to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce
Analyze HR trends and metrics to make decisions and develop solutions, programs and policies in collaboration with business partners to continuously improve performance, retention and the overall associate experience
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance (coaching, counseling, career development, succession planning, and corrective action) to District Managers and Regional Directors
Provide training and guidance concerning compensation decisions
Advocate for initiatives that will positively impact the store associate population
Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment law requirements to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance
Partner closely with internal legal counsel and compliance to ensure consistency
Provide guidance and interpretation of HR policy, identify training needs and individual manager coaching needs
Stay curious and research best HR practices, industry trends, and emerging approaches with a focus on innovation