Manager, Human Resources

Primary Purpose:

Provide a full-spectrum HR business partnership to all employees in scope, with the objective of achieving the long-term strategic goals of the BUs and the HR function.

Scope of the role:

•        Coach Hong Kong & Macau Retail team, ~200 employees (Stores)
•        Tapestry Hong Kong office ~50 employees (Corporate)

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Human Resources to...

Business Partnership

• Partner closely with BU Leadership Teams to fully comprehend business needs and ensure HR goals and action plans are clear and consistent with the BU’s strategic vision
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders built on business knowledge, HR expertise, integrity, respect and trust to ensure HR has a respected voice in the BU
• Participate in the creation and drive the execution of HR action plans each year, with high standards for timely and high-quality deliverables, and for impact on the business
• Develop solid relationships with key HR stakeholders, and actively cooperate with HR COE in Asia to develop and implement a compelling HR strategy for the BU

Employee Relations

• Partner with the Leadership Team to create a motivating, supportive and productive work environment for all levels, grounded on Tapestry/Coach Narrative (Purpose & Values)
• Provide coaching and counseling to all employees to ensure an outstanding employee experience is shared among all employees; collaborate with Legal Counsel and to address sensitive issues
• Build a strong connection between Corporate and Retail employees, acting as facilitator between these two groups of employees to maximize cohesiveness and cooperation
• Maintain positive employee relations environment; foster a culture based on service and teamwork at all levels in the organization

Performance Management

• Own the coordination of the annual performance management process and lead the formulation / execution of development plans actions for key talents and key position holders
• Partner with the key BU leaders to execute salary increase process on time and on budget; build compelling business cases to outline and quantify requests for additional funding as required
• Own the yearly and quarterly compensation planning process, partnering with Tapestry Finance Team to ensure the submitted information are 100% accurate
• Own the Talent Management process, at Corporate and Retail level, to identify and actively build plans to retain key talents; build long term succession plans for key positions

Talent Acquisition

• Be the brand ambassador, represents the company at its best, be a role model and constantly strive to communicate the best image of Tapestry/Coach to the market
• Partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) Team to recruit for all vacant corporate positions for both BUs; actively build talent pipelines through networking
• Partner with the Retail Management Team and TA for store staff hiring, working on innovative sourcing strategies for Coach to become an employer of choice in Hong Kong and Macau
• Build strong individual connection with the corporate and retail staff, to stay alert on their needs. Constantly survey the market to ensure Tapestry/Coach keeps a competitive employer proposition

Organizational Development & Change Management

• Partner with Retail Management to ensure the right level of staffing is achieved in stores and maximize labor KPIs, part-time use and make sure payroll % is achieved
• Partner with Tapestry Asia People & Organization Development and Retail Training & Development Teams to plan and implement training initiatives focused on the growth of team members
• Partner with Asia Total Rewards Team to build a compelling economic proposition for all employee levels to ensure high level of market competitiveness and attract / retain key talents
• Partner with the BU leaders and GC HR Director to critically review the organizational asset of the BU, and propose changes to meet the ever-changing business needs and achieve the BU vision
• Create local action plans to address and facilitates change and transition management initiatives

Special Projects

• Participate / lead HR projects (HRIS implementation, Job Architecture, Employee Survey, etc.)     
• Participate / lead cross-functional projects and initiatives with wide organizational impact (e.g., community outreach programs, reward & recognition programs, company & employee engagement events planning)

Key Stakeholders

•        Brand Director of Coach Hong Kong & Macau
•        Coach Hong Kong & Macau Corporate Team
•        Coach Hong Kong & Macau Retail Management Team
•        Tapestry Asia HR Business Partners
•        Tapestry COE:

The chosen individual will possess

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years’ experience in Human Resources field. A previous significant experience in Retail / Service-related industry is highly preferred
• Proven experience delivering client focused HR solutions to business problems
• Solid business acumen and willingness to understand / improve business KPIs
• A strong passion for Retail / Service industry
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others at all levels
• Entrepreneurial spirit to generate innovative solutions and deliver with excellence
• Conceptual thinking with the ability to translate ideas into workable solutions
• Creative problem solving with strong business acumen
• Strong project management and facilitation skills

Interest parties please share with us your resume and expected salary. All information collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.

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