Saks - Lead - People Business Partner

Role Description :

• Serve as the strategic People Business Partner for a complex business area, applying deep HR domain expertise to proactively influence talent, succession planning, and workforce strategies.
• Independently assess evolving business needs and design integrated, forward-looking HR solutions in collaboration with global COEs and business leaders
• Lead optimization and enhancements of key people programs including performance management, talent reviews, employee survey actions, and DEI initiatives
• Execute people projects or initiatives for your span of function / s
• Independently assess complex issues, diagnose root causes, and implement innovative solutions that enhance HR effectiveness and operational accuracy.
• Support in developing and implementing employee related policies and procedures for the company
• Collect and assess HR data for performance management and other tasks using metrics.
• Provide inputs and employee demographic data during audits, recurring review meetings, bonus, merit & appraisal discussions
• Act as a point of contact for employees by providing support for various subjects such as leaves, compensations, people policies
• Identify and recommend process improvements and efficiencies
• Participating in special projects as required
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale
• Collaborate with business leaders & People team COEs to ensure adherence of all HR processes inclusive but not limited to onboarding, policy compliance, rewards and recognition, and lifecycle transactions
• Ensure adherence to local labor laws and Saks policies, identifying compliance gaps and escalating risks proactively
• Use data analytics and insights to support workforce planning, diversity dashboards, and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements) :

• Post graduate in Human Resource

Preferred Experience (nice To Haves) :

• About 5-8 of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business partnering role, including experience in scaling and supporting fast-paced organizations.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously and proactively, with a bias toward action and accountability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Analytical mindset and comfort with HR metrics & dashboards.
• Experience managing complex projects or initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated collaboration with COEs and navigating matrixed environments.
• Exposure to employee relations, DEI, performance management, and change management.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday, and tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, or data visualization platforms.
• Exposure / Experience -working across cultures & cross functional teams
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task
• Highly accountable with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and organizational change.

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