Tiffany & Co. Human Resources Specialist

About Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co., the legendary New York jeweler founded in 1837, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a house synonymous with timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and cultural influence. As an employer, Tiffany & Co. cultivates a refined, client-centric environment where creativity, precision, and service excellence are highly valued. Its teams span retail, design, manufacturing, merchandising, corporate functions, and sustainability, united by a commitment to innovation and responsible luxury. With the strength of a global maison and the heritage of an American icon, Tiffany & Co. provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape moments of beauty, celebration, and lasting meaning.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing benefits, policies, leaves, and other HR matters
• Lead execution of employee engagement and DEIB initiatives across the Canadian market, bringing forward recommendations aligned with business priorities
• Oversee benefits, leaves, and disability administration with accurate tracking, timely follow-up, and proactive stakeholder communication
• Participate in Health & Safety meetings and manage workers' compensation claims
• Partner with HR and retail leadership on return-to-work and employee reintegration following leave of absence
• Collaborate with payroll on pay exceptions and resolve escalated payroll issues
• Maintain headcount records, organizational charts, and HR trackers; analyze staffing, retention, turnover, and exit interview data to support talent discussions
• Facilitate onboarding activities for retail and corporate leadership
• Support internal communications to ensure alignment with Canadian and North American standards
• Develop HR tools and resources to enhance leader effectiveness and department efficiency
• Execute full-cycle recruitment for retail positions, including sourcing, interviewing, offer coordination, and candidate experience management
• Support talent acquisition activities such as interview scheduling, offer presentation coordination, and candidate communications
• Lead or support recruitment special projects including career fairs, hiring events, and seasonal recruitment initiatives
• Own recruitment administration, including maintaining activity trackers and overseeing the employee referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar HR role, ideally within luxury retail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to partner across all organizational levels
• Hands-on experience with Canadian payroll, benefits administration, workplace accommodations, and disability case management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to interpret HR data and metrics
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and discretion
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and accountability for deliverables
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint
• College or university degree (desired)
• Proven experience executing full employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, recruitment, leave management, performance management, and offboarding (desired)
• Experience working effectively in matrixed organizations, collaborating across HR centers of excellence, regional teams, and global partners (desired)
• CPHR, CHRP, or CHRL professional designation (desired)

Skills

Experience

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a similar human resources role, ideally within the luxury retail sector. Demonstrated expertise in Canadian employment law, payroll processes, benefits administration, workplace accommodations, and disability management is essential. The candidate should exhibit a proven track record of executing full employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, leave administration, performance management, and offboarding. Experience working collaboratively in matrixed organizations, engaging with HR centers of excellence, regional teams, and global business partners, is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is desired. Professional HR certification (CPHR, CHRP, or CHRL) is desirable.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 79,800 to CAD 90,000 per annum.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including adoption and surrogacy assistance, parental leave, mental health support, emotional wellness programs, physical wellness initiatives, financial wellness programs, competitive pay, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plans with company match, and paid time off.

Culture

Tiffany & Co. fosters a refined, client-centric workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep respect for heritage shape the employee experience. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to moments of meaning within one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands.

About Cerulean

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