Corporate Human Resources Manager

Summary Description:

At Lacoste, we strive to elevate elegance to a value that transcends differences. We are looking for an experienced Corporate HR Manager with a strategic and hands-on approach to ensure the effective development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and initiatives that align with the organization's goals and objectives. The Corporate HR Manager will provide guidance and support to senior management, department heads, and employees on various HR matters, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, training and development, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnering (Corporate Team):

• Negotiate and administer contracts for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Resolve employee relations issues through active listening and effective resolution strategies.
• Offer expertise and input on organizational design, performance management, salary increases, promotions, succession planning, compensation, and benefits.
• Provide ongoing HR support and guidance to line management, including coaching, counseling, and career development.

Talent Acquisition:

• Collaborate with the Retail HR Manager to enhance retail recruitment and implement process improvements.
• Evaluate the recruitment funnel and devise effective strategies, including the revision of sourcing approaches.
• Drive the implementation of technology advancements, including new features of the digital Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Partner with the Paris HQ to enhance Lacoste's employer brand, launching employer branding campaigns with clear goals and KPIs.
• Establish, track, and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess recruitment effectiveness.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for corporate roles, collaborating with business teams.

Talent Development:

• Enhance pre-boarding, onboarding, and 90-day review processes to improve the new hire experience.
• Oversee learning and development tools, such as e-learning platforms.
• Define and implement career paths and succession planning strategies.
• Collaborate with the Paris HQ to launch initiatives related to the Management Academy in the US.
• Develop and manage training and development programs, including mandatory training, for the US workforce.
• Partner with the HRBP Retail and the Paris HQ to introduce initiatives for the Retail Academy in the US.

Internal Communication:

• Develop a comprehensive communication strategy to effectively engage associates in HR initiatives and Lacoste's updates.
• Maintain and enhance the internal digital portal in collaboration with the Paris HQ.

Employee Engagement:

• Collaborate closely to create and execute a calendar of team-building events, such as Monthly Town Halls, Quarterly Parties, and Volunteer Activities.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Acute attention to detail
• Reliable team player, accountable for delivering results and ready to help the team
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints, under pressure
• Must be able to effectively communicate with any stakeholder (from Sales Associate to VPs and CEO); strong writing skills is a huge plus
• Proven working experience as an HR specialist (5+ Years); Retail or other fast-paced environment background is mandatory
• Ability to multi-task and react to business trends
• Curious problem solver and smart learner, analytical, able to understand and address (and learn from) every situation
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• BS/BA in HR, business, economics or relevant field

Core Values and Traits:

Accountable:

· Providing answers to questions

· Propose solutions

· Integrating our role as a global economic player

Collaborative:

· Succeeding together

· Working together

· Sharing information

· Trusting each other

Caring:

· Respecting our people

· Caring for customers

· Different points of view

· Diversity

· Concerned by others

Audacious:

· Taking risks

· Being creative & innovative

· Following the less taken path

· Creating value

* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time by the discretion of management. We as Lacoste associates must always ensure that all functions of our position are represented with our core values being: Accountable, Collaborative, Caring and Audacious.

Job Location: You must be able to work from our NYC office, Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday.