At Theory, we create clothes that matter that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live. Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York's Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product.
In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring the international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes.
Position Overview:
This position is a standalone generalist HR position that provides support to the corporate and retail teams (approximate headcount of 66, inclusive of 5 stores) across London, Milan, and Paris.
Responsibilities:
* Acting as the first point of contact, operate as an HR Business Partner across the LTEU corporate and retail teams in a generalist capacity, ensuring the identification and delivery of actions across talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, organizational design, compensation and benefits.
* Effectively use people data to generate valuable insights which help inform leadership decision making and change plans.
* Track people metrics including headcount, performance, talent, attrition, and engagement to drive HR actions.
* In partnership with the VP, Global HR, act as the guardian for all people policies, contracts and handbooks responding to industry and internal business developments to ensure effectiveness.
* Identify opportunities and improvements across the business and help support delivering change.
* Continuously seek to digitalise and streamline process and procedure to enhance department delivery.
* Create offer letters, contracts, and contract amendments.
* Undertake right to work checks.
* Track probation periods and send out benefit package details.
* Maintain employee files and Workday administration.
* Prepare and distribute internal communications.
* Obtain all information required for payroll in accordance with company deadlines (UK, France & Italy).
* Manage the relationship with the 3rd party payroll providers for retail and corporate employees, completing the payroll exceptions report monthly.
* Lead on the administration of the French payroll, working with the payroll provider to ensure accurate employee payments.
* Undertake compensation and benefit administration relating to company pension, life assurance and private medical insurance.
* In partnership with line managers review and update job descriptions to ensure that expectations are accurately outlined as to utilise job board algorithms.
* Undertake talent acquisition and recruitment tasks as required.
* Manage the onboarding for new joiners.
* Operate as the first point of contact to answer HR policy-related questions.
* Manage employee relations cases in accordance with employment legislation.
Qualifications:
* Experience of working in a similar capacity for a retail brand.
* Demonstrable knowledge of HRIS Workday.
* Experience of processing payroll.
* Well organised and self-motivated.
* Excellent communication skills, able to challenge and promote accountability.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, decisive with critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills.
* Experience of establishing and developing strong partnerships with management.
* Excellent business acumen, able to identify HR solutions with the business objectives in mind.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Theory LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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