GUCCI People Partner - Las Vegas

Role Mission

Human Resources serves as a business partner to both retail and corporate to support Gucci's mission by continually striving to develop and grow a performance-based organization.  The HR team works in partnership with corporate and retail management teams to build engaging environments focused on clear expectations, support and investment, and reward and recognition.  Rather than just solving issues and driving compliance, the Gucci People Partner – Las Vegas, based in Las Vegas, will focus on developing comprehensive solutions and measuring their impact on results.

Key Accountabilities

HR Operations

• Provide timely HR advice on best practices and guidance on the interpretation and practical applications of HR policies, procedures, and legislation;
• Ensure fairness and accuracy and consistency in execution of HR policies and practices and on all HR documentation;
• Create and maintain position descriptions for all roles in key areas to ensure role clarity across functions;
• Coordinate recognition programs and assist with celebrations and tracking of employee milestones and successes;
• Oversee the hiring and separations processes – reviewing all applications, employment offers, and terminations prior to finalizing;
• Process all exit interviews and separation agreements.

Talent Development

• Coach and develop the retail management population with a focus on development opportunities, leading an effective sales force, driving high selling and service standards;
• Collaborate with managers to create employee development plans and goal setting – reviewing sales performance monthly;
• Review talent seasonally to support and encourage internal mobility;
• Lead and coach managers through the performance management process;
• Provide store operations and market managers with a “pulse” of the overall engagement of employees and work with managers to ensure proper retention of valued associates;
• Manage the performance improvement process ensuring effective coaching, proper documentation, timely follow up, and outcome (i.e., performance improvement or termination).

Training and Onboarding

• Facilitate new hire orientation and partner with training and hiring managers to create a positive welcoming onboarding and brand experience for all new employees;
• Conduct in store trainings as needed;
• Guide the onboarding process to ensure acclimation to the brand for new hires with 30/60/90-day probationary evaluations;
• Train all new hires on code of conduct, Gucci Mindsets and Fundamentals, , benefits, policies, and HR procedures;
• Train management population on anti-harassment policies and diversity;
• Coach hiring managers on effective interviewing skills.

Business Acumen

• Have an interest and ability to know how the business works, analyze trends, and integrate talent management initiatives to impact business performance;
• Build credibility and influence cross-functional partners to achieve goals and maximize their teams and talent;
• Formulate business strategies focused on retaining and developing key talent and reducing turnover;
• Provide monthly reports and/or summaries of the business, employee performance and issues, and recruitment needs in areas of responsibility;
• Regular visits to store locations within the markets.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full sourcing and recruitment process for Team Managers and above in partnership with Talent Acquisition, support recruitment process for boutique staff;
• Screen all Store Director level candidates before presented to the CEO; 
• Review all store level candidates in high turn stores;
• Ensure all recruitment needs are conducted in an efficient and cost-effective manner;
• Liaise with recruitment agencies as primary point of contact;
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates in all markets to effectively minimize the time required to fill open positions;
• Support recruitment at all levels for new store openings;
• Review and partner on all employment offers.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• A minimum of 5 years of prior experience in Human Resources functions, including a minimum of 2 years in a management position;
• Relevant experience gained within a fashion luxury retail environment, leading an HR function;
• Demonstrable experience aligning HR goals and objectives with the retail business goals, combined with a strong understanding of the business;
• In-depth knowledge of employment practices;
• Strong employment relations experience managing complex, performance management issues, disputes, and grievances;
• Flexibility in domestic travel and working from multiple locations;
• Ability to plan and manage multiple performance management issues simultaneously;
• Ability to follow up on projects and activities on a day-to-day basis to maximize impact;
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of internal and external colleagues;
• Outspoken and open minded with a dynamic work style;
• Ability to influence without authority;
• Able to work cross functionally in a highly matrixed environment to deliver and share results;
• Strong motivation to work for retail and the proven ability to work in a multi-site capacity.

Work Authorization

• Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

We are passionate makers and bold thought leaders. If you feel like us, grab this chance and be part of our community! "Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

Accessibility

Our Gucci community is committed to providing a culture of inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of the employee life cycle – starting with the candidate experience.  If you are   interested in becoming a Gucci Dream-maker and applying for employment and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at accessibility.americas@gucci.com.  

When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the role you have applied to, and the nature of your accessibility issue. Please only send inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range – Corporate Field Positions 

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in corporate field positions, GUCCI includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled.   

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $90,000 to $110,000.   

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