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Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
New York, NY, United States
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Serve as a primary business partner to Marketing department leadership team; implement Human Resources strategies that drive business partnership, organizational effectiveness, talent development and retention, and employee satisfaction.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partnership:
• Provide proactive consultation 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 employee job performance and overall Company performance
• Align HR practices to drive business strategy in assigned departments
• Consult with management on performance, organizational and leadership opportunities
Organizational Effectiveness:
• 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
• Support AEO, Inc.’s growth by establishing a strategy that promotes internal development of HIPOs
• 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
Staffing/Recruiting:
• Work closely with leaders to assess needs for talent acquisition
• 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, including hiring manager, executives and HR recruiting team
• Facilitate strategic staffing initiatives, including budgeting, workflow and process improvement; advise on pending turnover to support recruitment strategy
• Partner with TA throughout the interview process on external hiring
Employee Relations/Communication:
• 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
• Conduct management conferences with Associates to resolve Associate issues; counsel Associates and supervisors
• Facilitate communication and resolution of conflict
• 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, while keeping accurate record of exit interview information
AUTHORITY:
• Counseling and Separation of Associates
• Shared accountability for managing a Coordinator level support person
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field
• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources' Generalist experience, employee relations & employment law experience required
• 2+ years of experience managing an employee base inclusive of creative functions (i.e. design, creative marketing, merchandising)
• 2+ years of partnering directly with VP level executives in a highly complex and global company
• 2+ years of experience supporting multiple office locations, including satellite offices
• Prior managerial/supervisory experience
• Travel is required, to and from New York/Pittsburgh
• 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
American Eagle Outfitters is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Inc.