Tapestry Director, HR Business Partner

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Compensation
$150,000–175,000/year
Department
Human Resources, People & Culture
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 9, 2026

About Tapestry

Coach is a New York–born luxury fashion house within the Tapestry portfolio, known for leather goods and contemporary lifestyle collections. As part of Tapestry, Coach combines global scale with maison-level creativity and places emphasis on craftsmanship, inclusive design, and a consumer-centric approach to brand building.

Coach (Tapestry) — Director, HR Business Partner in New York; strategic HR leader driving talent, org design and change management at NYC HQ.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic HR advisor and executive coach to senior leaders, translating business priorities into talent, organization, and leadership solutions.
  • Develop and execute strategic talent plans to attract, develop, retain, and transition critical talent aligned with brand objectives.
  • Lead enterprise-wide organizational design, strategic workforce planning, and large-scale transformation initiatives, including communication and resourcing plans.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management COE, and Finance to assess talent supply/demand, manage compensation budgets, and oversee staffing plans (including temporary staffing).
  • Design and deliver change management strategies, employee engagement programs, and survey analysis with actionable follow-through.
  • Drive cross-functional, high-impact projects such as M&A integration, leadership development programs, and culture transformation.
  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships across global HR functions and advocate for COE engagement to deliver integrated HR programs.
  • Manage and develop direct reports; embed policies and practices that reinforce a high-performance, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years partnering senior leaders; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
  • Proven experience in organizational design, change management, strategic workforce planning, and leadership development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in employee and labor relations and contemporary employment law in the U.S. context.
  • Strong consultative and influencing skills with executive-level presence, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Track record of designing and delivering enterprise talent programs and driving measurable engagement and performance outcomes.

Skills

Organizational design Change management Talent management and succession planning Strategic workforce planning Executive coaching and leadership development Employee and labor relations Compensation budgeting and staffing plan oversight Data analysis and survey design/analysis Project management and cross-functional program leadership M&A integration experience (preferred)

Experience

8+ years of progressive human resources experience with at least 5 years serving as an HR partner to senior leadership; proven track record in leading org design, change initiatives, talent strategies, and managing HR teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field preferred; advanced degree (MBA, MA in Organization Development, or equivalent) is desirable.

Workplace

The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 150,000 to USD 175,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; 401(k); Paid paternity and maternity leave; Commuter benefits; Disability insurance; Tuition assistance.

Culture

Coach operates within the inclusive, design-forward culture of Tapestry, blending creativity with commercial rigour. The workplace emphasizes direct feedback, accountability, and ongoing development, while promoting diversity, equity, and cross-functional collaboration.

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