Saks Global Senior Manager, People Business Partner

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic People partner to Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores across the West Region, working with regional leadership to implement and execute people initiatives.
• Advise business and HR leaders on organizational effectiveness, structure design, and organizational changes.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, and engaged culture, acting as an internal and external customer champion.
• Coach store leaders and managers, support leadership development, and provide formal and informal guidance on performance and complex escalations.
• Collaborate with compensation, benefits, legal, associate relations, people technology, and people operations teams to implement initiatives and contribute to problem-solving.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and store leadership to proactively identify internal and external talent for current and future openings.
• Ensure stores deliver associate training and development initiatives, including new-hire orientation and service-behavior training, in line with company guidelines and standards.
• Translate business priorities into actionable people strategies, using sales and HR data to drive results and streamline processes in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Work closely with the Regional PBP Director to address complex people matters and ensure consistent execution of regional People priorities.
• Handle additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in an HR Business Partner capacity or a related field.
• Experience working with HRIS, such as Workday.
• Experience influencing and advising leaders on talent and employment matters.
• Experience running and facilitating HR programs and processes.
• Ability to communicate verbal and written information concisely and effectively.
• Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects.
• Adaptability to changing business needs and requirements.
• Creative problem-solving skills and effectiveness in dealing with ambiguity.
• Commitment to service and quality.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to build trust among colleagues and peers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace programs.
• Remote-based role with occasional travel as needed.
• Luxury retail experience is a plus.

Skills

Experience

At least 7 years in an HR Business Partner capacity or a related field.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 108,795 to USD 172,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities.

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

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