Group Director, People & Organization, Fashion Corporate - New York New York

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New York, New York
Posted On: 04/24/2024

Group Director, People & Organization Fashion Corporate At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL. About the Role CHANEL is looking for a Director to join our People & Organization Fashion Team in NY. The Director will be a key influencer in people and organizational design. This role will work closely with the Head of People and Organization - Fashion, partnering with Fashion Leadership and People and Organization Centers of Expertise (COE) to drive the business and people strategy. This role will deftly toggle a strategic mindset and hands on approach to managing many aspects of the employee lifecycle, building relationships through coaching and advising, leading organizational effectiveness efforts, and continuing to build efficiency, consistency and compliance into daily P&O related. Our ideal candidate will have minimum 10 years of experience and a passion for people and business. What impact you can create at CHANEL: HR Strategy: In consultation with Head of People and Organization-Fashion, as well as Fashion Leadership team, responsible for the development, business case and implementation of human resources and OD strategies that support the success of the business for specified departments within Fashion (Merchandising, VM, Strategy and Client Analytics, Eyewear, Client Development, Fashion Business Transformation and Boutique Architecture)Understand each functions mission and priorities and apply HR expertise to develop unique solutions for diverse employee populationsDrive strategic People & Organization for Fashion corporate objectives in line with organizational objectives, partnering with business leaders to align priorities and goals with the right talent and resources for the futureWith Fashion Leadership and appropriate COE, drive strategy around action planning employee engagement surveysSupport the teams on organization and business issues including but not limited to culture, change, talent preparedness, team effectiveness and HR projectsAct as coach/consultant to leaders on HR related issues as well as serve as employee advocate and change agentDrive collaboration and partnership with each COE community Employee Relations & Compliance: Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. When needed, conducts effective, thorough and objective investigationsConnects with internal P&O team and legal to ensure consistency in handling of employee relations issues.Partner with counsel to prepare for, and when necessary, attend mediations, arbitration, and other court/legal proceedings.Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local employment, pay and workplace laws and regulations. Partner closely with Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and external vendors to establish alignment and respond to inquiries Talent - Recruitment and Retention: Partner with Head of People and Organization - Fashion as well as Fashion Leadership on talent agenda - focus on critical skills and roles needed for the future, identification of top talent, development opportunities, performance management for underperformers and succession plans Seek to follow global philosophy while understanding unique nature of US market and talentEnsure development places are in place and active in order to support retention and growth of top talentBuild relationships with global counterparts to ascertain short and long term mobility opportunities In partnership with Talent Acquisition team, develop robust talent pipeline and strategies to attract, develop and retain key talent (inclusive of retail teams and People & Organization team)Identifies training needs for business units and individual leadership coaching needs, working with Head of People and Organization - Fashion and relevant COE to develop and roll out training initiatives. Evaluates and monitors those training programs to ensure success.Follows up to ensure training objectives are met and continually utilized Collaborate with recruitment team to fill open roles, allowing for a wide range of diverse candidates and hiresPartner with finance on headcount needs and related budgetsContinue to support upgrading and updating onboarding process in partnership with COE Compliance / Policy / Procedure: Knowledge of and continual research into best practices in the ODHR space; with specific knowledge of US/New York State employment practices. Topics include business process, talent management and development, hiring, employee relations, policies and procedures, change management, problem solving, meeting design, etc. Communicate and ensure understanding of organization policies, culture, and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations. Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and clarify policies as business evolves General Partnership: Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to Fashion leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).Supports Fashion leadership by providing People & Organization counsel and support with decision-makingSupport the corporate teams on organization and business issues including but not limited to culture, change management, talent preparedness and team effectiveness Positively influence decisions by actively representing employee interest. You are energized by... Working in a highly collaborative P&O team and Global environment Opportunities to solve complex problems and brainstorm solutions Operating within ambiguity and feeling empowered to draw information from various sources to guide decision making Building meaningful relationships with business leaders that help deepen your understanding of the business operation and the connection to people Fostering a meaningful employee experience centered around inclusion, development and connection People leadership and development Ongoing strategizing on how to further evolve people agenda to meet business objectives What you will bring to the team... Experience in luxury Fashion and/or Fragrance & Beauty business preferred Collaborative mindset, creative thinking, passion for people & teams Position Logistics: Minimum of 10 years of progressive successful HR experience Bachelor's degree required Partially Remote: Role requires a minimum of three days in-person office presence at the designated location/officeSome travel required -10% What skills you will learn? What experiences might you have? You'll learn even more about Chanel's corporate functions, being close to key decision makers and having the ability to influence. Further opportunities for visibility to senior leadership Leadership skills with managing a direct report Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $133,000 - $150,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks. Benefits and Perks: Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure and Wellbeing Days in Retail and a Wellbeing fundFamily and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days401K and other incentives Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance ProgramLife insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking Additional Information: Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in: Diversity and Inclusion At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support. Chanel Community CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations. Sustainability CHANEL Mission 1.5-- is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives. Arts and Culture We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. Fondation Chanel Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL's mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world, impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years. For more information, please navigate to the Fondation Chanel website here Career and Leadership Development: We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills. *Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time. More...

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