Tapestry Director, HR Business Partner
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $155,000–175,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Director, HR Business Partner at Tapestry (Coach) in New York. Strategic HR leader supporting corporate functions. $155,000–$175,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as primary HR Business Partner for assigned corporate functions, aligning HR priorities with business goals, operating plans, and functional strategy
- Partner with function leaders to shape organization and talent strategies that improve performance, agility, and employee engagement
- Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline strategies across assigned corporate functions
- Lead the people side of business change initiatives, including change planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption strategies
- Use talent and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to attrition, engagement, performance, and organizational health
- Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement within client groups
- Partner with HR centers of excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions and contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives
- Coach leaders on performance management, leadership capability, team dynamics, and development planning
- Support headcount planning and workforce optimization in partnership with Finance and function leadership
- Provide guidance on organizational structure, workforce planning, capability building, and succession strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful HR Business Partner leadership supporting corporate or functional client groups
- Experience supporting Finance, Legal, Marketing, IT, or similarly corporate client groups; labor relations experience a plus
- Demonstrated expertise in employment law, employee relations, and policy knowledge
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with ability to use data to drive recommendations
- Experience with Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams) and HR platforms (Workday preferred)
- Proven track record as a true business leader—shaping decisions, challenging thinking, and helping leaders anticipate organizational risk
- Unquestioned integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters
Skills
Experience
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful HR Business Partner leadership supporting corporate or functional client groups. Proven success supporting the people side of organizational change in fast-changing, complex environments. Experience working effectively in matrixed, cross-functional environments. Track record of serving as a true business leader at the table, shaping decisions and helping leaders anticipate organizational risk and opportunity.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 155,000 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
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
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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