Senior Human Resources Business Partner

American Eagle Outfitters • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Sr HRBP will be based in the Pittsburgh Home Office. This role will serve as a primary business partner to Corporate Home Office Teams. This role involves developing and implementing talent strategies, policies, and practices that align with the company's business objectives. The Sr HRBP is responsible for supporting talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• 5 years of progressive Human Resources' Generalist experience, employee relations & employment law experience or equivalent required.
• 4 years of partnering directly with VP-level executives in a highly complex and global company.
• 4 years of experience supporting multiple office locations, including satellite offices.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work with and influence senior management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and input to department leaders and associates on issues where human resources expertise can improve business results.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance associate job performance and overall Company performance.
• Develop HR practices to drive business strategy in assigned departments.
• Partner with management on performance, organizational and leadership opportunities.
• Assess needs within assigned employee groups/departments and provide consulting to leaders on performance management, employee and leadership development.
• Consult with the Organizational Development and Learning & Development teams to execute proactive succession planning, ensuring employee development needs are being satisfied.
• Facilitate annual performance management process in partnership with Compensation & Benefits department.
• Lead change initiatives to support business plans through proactive organization design, change management and communications planning.
• Identify root causes of organizational challenges and implement action to improve organizational performance.
• Work closely with leaders to assess needs for talent acquisition & assimilation.
• Consult with leaders and talent acquisition team on hiring needs and job redesign decisions.
• Facilitate internal interviews at all phases of the recruiting process and ensure consistent communication regarding candidate status to appropriate business partners.
• Facilitate strategic staffing initiatives, including budgeting, workflow and process improvement; advise on pending turnover to support recruitment strategy.
• Partner with talent acquisition throughout the interview process on external hiring.
• Assist with new leader onboarding and assimilation plans.
• Develop employee communication strategies, while working closely with leadership, to foster employee morale and engagement.
• Act as a resource to business partners, to ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and practices.
• Partner with legal and corporate compliance to ensure employees act and operate in accordance with Company policies, guidelines, local laws and regulations.
• Ensure planning, monitoring and appraisal of Associate work performance, by training managers to coach and discipline Associates.
• Facilitate communication and resolution of conflict as needed.
• Lead and execute innovative recognition programs to enhance employee morale and productivity.
• Manage timely Exit Interviews for all Associates and communicate necessary feedback to HR and Executives.

Benefits

• Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental).
• Wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick leave.
• Parental leave and benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree