Sr. Manager, People Business Partner
About The Position
The Senior Manager, People Business Partner – West Region serves as a strategic People partner to store and regional leadership across Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. The role provides proactive counsel on talent, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, performance, and associate engagement, translating business priorities into actionable people strategies. Working closely with the Regional PBP Director, the Senior Manager independently supports store leadership teams, navigates complex people matters, and drives consistent execution of People priorities across the region. Success requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, the ability to influence leaders, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment. The role is remote-based, with occasional travel if needed.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience working in an HR Business Partner capacity or a related field.
- Ability to communicate verbal and written information concisely and effectively.
- Experience working with HRIS, such as Workday.
- Experience influencing and advising leaders on talent and employment matters.
- Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects.
- Adaptability to changing business needs and requirements.
- Experience running and facilitating HR programs and processes.
- Creative problem-solving skills and effectiveness in dealing with ambiguity.
- Unwavering commitment to service and quality.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to build trust among colleagues and peers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace programs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a luxury retail environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic People partner across Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores within the West Region, partnering with regional leadership to implement and execute key People initiatives.
- Provide proactive counsel on organizational effectiveness, structure design, and changes in collaboration with business leaders and HR leadership.
- Influence and drive a diverse, inclusive, and engaged organizational culture, acting as an internal and external customer champion.
- Provide proactive coaching, leadership development, and guidance to store leadership and managers, including formal and informal counsel on performance and complex escalations.
- Collaborate with specialized groups and expert teams, including compensation, benefits, legal, associate relations, People technology, and People operations, to execute and roll out initiatives and provide problem-solving input.
- Work with Talent Acquisition and store leadership to proactively source and identify internal and external talent for current and future openings.
- Ensure stores deliver associate training and development initiatives, including new-hire orientation and service behavior training, according to company guidelines and standards.
- Translate business priorities into actionable People strategies, leveraging sales and HR data to drive results and streamline processes in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Handle ad hoc responsibilities as needed.
- Work closely with the Regional PBP Director to navigate complex people matters and ensure consistent execution of People priorities across the region.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.
- Employee discount.
- Career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
