Generalist, People Business Partner

Who We Are:

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Role Summary:

The Generalist, People Business Partner will support the Fulfillment Center teams based in La Vergne, TN. In this role, the Generalist, People Business Partner will contribute to the development of People Initiatives with a strong focus on recruitment, employee relations and talent management.

Key Qualifications:

• 4 year Bachelor Degree, preferably in Human Resources, Retail, or Business Management
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented and can prioritize and multitask.
• Experience in a retail/merchant or technology environment and interest and understanding of the fashion industry preferred
• You have excellent interpersonal skills with the capability and desire to work within a collaborative team, and possess an interest to grow into other People related roles.
• 2-4 years of applicable progressive professional and business experience (HR and recruitment experience strongly preferred)

Role Description:

• Investigate and support resolution of employee relations issues in partnership with the Legal department
• Support information for all employee lifecycle events:
• Serve as the People Business Partner and manage the implementation of People processes and initiatives for employees for the fulfillment center
• Administer new hire, promotion and exit interview activities
• Participate in and/or lead task forces and special projects
• Manage documentation for employee changes, including salary, reporting structure, position changes and internal offer letters
• Liaise with support teams to manage general reporting and data requests
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver an exceptional onboarding experience
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage the recruitment process for open Manager level roles
• Support the execution of employee engagement activities for the client group
• Manage full cycle recruitment: This includes, but is not limited to; research, sourcing (cold-calling), pre-screening, interviewing, qualifying, referencing, offer negotiation and placement management for junior level and high volume hires (i.e. below Manager and individual contributor roles).
• Oversee New Hire Onboarding and Orientation planning and execution
• Support the PBP team activities throughout the year including, Annual Talent Review Process and Annual Goal Setting Process

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
• An amazing employee discount
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities

Thank you for your interest with Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.