Saks Global Manager, People Business Partner
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
About Saks Global
Saks Global is a leading multi‑brand luxury retailer operating Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH and other luxury retail and e‑commerce experiences. The organization leverages extensive customer data, dedicated merchandising and digital capabilities, and strategic brand partnerships to deliver a highly curated luxury shopping experience across physical and digital channels.
Exemplar Luxury Group hiring Manager, People Business Partner in India. Drive HR strategy and lead talent initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic HR advisor to senior functional leaders, utilizing data-driven insights to influence talent, capability, and retention decisions
- Develop and implement localized people plans aligned with broader business objectives, focusing on capability building and leadership effectiveness
- Address complex business concerns and operational issues while ensuring compliance with company policy and legal frameworks
- Collaborate with business heads on organizational design, structural realignment, and scale-up initiatives to support business transformation
- Execute change management frameworks that smoothly integrate new teams and align people, processes, and culture
- Champion an inclusive, high-engagement workplace by embedding core corporate values into everyday talent practices
- Support the transition toward future-ready HR operating models by driving adoption of digital HR tools, analytics, and self-service platforms
- Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle, guiding leaders through goal setting, feedback, and performance interventions
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to align hiring pipelines with business growth and execute risk-mitigation plans for flight risks
- Oversee critical compliance and employee relations workflows, including investigations, grievance handling, and exit management
- Serve as the primary escalation point on sensitive employee matters, balancing employee welfare with business risks
- Manage, mentor, and guide a dedicated People Business Partner, supporting operations and career progression
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 8-10 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on HR business partnering
- Strong stakeholder management with proven ability to influence senior business leaders and manage complex conflict resolutions
- Strong business acumen with ability to connect business objectives to practical HR priorities and action plans
- Demonstrated track record of successfully navigating and driving impactful outcomes within complex, matrixed global structures
- Proficiency with enterprise HRIS systems such as Workday
- Fluency in employee engagement analytics and predictive talent metrics
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Skills
Experience
8-10 years of progressive HR experience with a demonstrated focus on HR business partnering, change management, and organizational transformation in complex global environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree or relevant HR certification is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in India, India.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees; opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation; exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate functions.
Culture
Saks Global fosters a fast‑paced, customer‑centric culture rooted in luxury merchandising and digital innovation. Teams are collaborative and data‑informed, offering exposure to cross‑functional career paths across retail, distribution and e‑commerce.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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