Human Resources Business Partner, Retail (Central US)

David Yurman Enterprises•Chicago, IL

21h•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

About Us David 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 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers. Our Values At 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 Description Summary : 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, often with limited advance notice. Ideal candidates will live within close proximity to the following locations: Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL St. Louis, MO Troy, MI Edina, MN Columbus, OH Indianapolis, IN Texas (Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably independently managing a population
Knowledge of fundamental HR practices – employee relations, talent development, performance management, recruitment, compensation + benefits, employment law
Familiar with HR systems – Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, digital learning platforms
Excellent communication + presentation skills
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, often with limited advance notice

Responsibilities

Employee relations: Work proactively with Retail management to minimize employee relations issues
When needed, conduct investigations or interventions to mitigate/resolve problems
Approve and administer disciplinary actions
Partner with senior management and legal on cases – recommend action plans
Ensure adherence with all HR policies, as well as employment-related legal, regulatory and compliance requirements
Talent development Lead Annual Review process for region – manage consistency and completion
Partner with managers throughout year to monitor and improve employee performance
Support promotions, career path mapping and succession planning
Work with Learning & Development to assess needs (new hires, people managers, ongoing development), shape content and champion platforms with teams
Recruitment & exits Source, interview and assess retail talent
Specific focus on pipelining for staffing new stores and/or key roles
Coach managers on hiring best practices
Conduct exit interviews and log/analyze/report on meaningful feedback and retention/turnover data
Support onboarding and offboarding operations with payroll/benefits, IT, L&D, loss prevention, etc.
People operations Work with Compensation team on ensuring competitive package offerings per location and Benefits team to publicize and market robust offerings to staff
Work with Finance team and Retail Operations on headcount planning per store
Keep HRIS system (Workday) up-to-date, help users as needed
Ensure parity in policies, practices and standards
Identify and implement programming to optimize the retail employee experience