As a Human Resources Business Partner at Skechers, you'll lead HR operations for an assigned group of Retail Stores in our rapidly expanding U.S. retail division, reporting to the Director of HR. The HRBP, Retail serves as the centralized point of contact for Regional Sales Managers, District Sales Managers, and Store-level leaders in your region. You will implement and execute strategic HR programs and initiatives to drive our growth as we open new stores across the region.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Serve as the primary HR partner and champion of change for an assigned geographic region, providing strategic guidance and support to Regional and District Managers in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Build relationships with field leaders, collaborating closely with global HR leadership to implement necessary changes effectively.
- Implement and execute HR strategies crucial to Skechers' expanding retail division, ensuring best practices in talent management, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development.
- Lead and support key HR processes, including:
- Annual performance review process
- Talent planning initiatives
- Succession planning
- Store-level compensation increase programs
- Turnover analysis and reduction strategies
- Facilitate calibration sessions with retail field leadership (Regional and District Sales Managers) and conduct talent evaluation exercises using performance and potential frameworks.
- Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:
- Partner with Regional Recruiters to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for your assigned region.
- Support new store openings (NSOs) by collaborating on staffing strategies and monitoring onboarding and training processes.
- Make job offers to management hires and assist with relocation processes for field leadership hires or promotions.
- Conduct market compensation research and analysis to inform hiring decisions.
- Conduct internal interviews for Store Manager positions.
- Conduct market visits to provide training, support key HR initiatives, and assess store needs.
- Support field leadership in addressing employee performance issues and concerns, adapting strategies to meet evolving retail challenges.
- Analyze payroll and financial reporting data to develop strategies with field leadership.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the store-level Areas of Responsibility (AOR) Program, ensuring effective store operations and management team development.
- Drive change management initiatives, helping the organization navigate and embrace ongoing transformations in the retail landscape.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Regional Recruiters
- Regional Managers, District Managers, Store Managers
- Corporate HR functions, including HRIS/People Operations, L&D, Organizational Effectiveness, People Compliance, and Payroll
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; or a combination of relevant college-level coursework and HR certification (such as SHRM or PHR)
- 5+ years of experience in HR, preferably in a retail environment
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and talent management
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience with HRIS and HR analytics; Workday knowledge preferred
- SHRM or PHR certification preferred
- Spanish language skills a plus
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Remote WFH role with occasional travel within the assigned geographic region (multiple geographies may be available, Eastern or Central time zone a plus)
- Residence near a major airport hub to facilitate travel
If you're passionate about driving HR excellence in a fast-paced retail environment and want to be a strategic partner to our field leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
$110k-$130k- ANNUALLY
About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.