At Lacoste, we think Life is a Beautiful Sport and hope you do too. If you want to be a part of a culture that values performance, innovation and joie de vivre then keep reading. Are you naturally competitive? Do others look to you for inspiration? Are you happy and upbeat? Do you want to play on the best team? If you answered yes, we want to talk to you! Lacoste strives to hire only the very best players who are at the top of their game


SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:



We are looking for an experienced Talent & HR Manager to design and execute the talent programs at Lacoste, other than to serve as a business partner for the corporate associates. The The successful Talent & HR Manager knows how to build an effective strategy without compromising in execution, being able to move the big picture forward, and manage the day by day at the same time. This position will have one direct report, the Office Manager, who will assist with managing Events & Facilities.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


Talent Acquisition:

Take ownership of end to end recruitment for corporate roles, partnering with business teams; work with the HRBP Retail for retail recruitment and the roll-out of any processes for improvement
Assess recruitment funnel and design an effective strategy; revise current sourcing strategies
Define, monitor and measure KPIs
Continue to introduce technology, including new features of the new digital ATS
Partner with the Paris HQ to improve our brand as an employer; launch employer branding campaigns, with clear goals and KPIs

Talent Development:

Revise pre-boarding/onboarding/90-day reviews
Partner with the headquarter in Paris to launch the initiatives related to the Management Academy in the US
Partner with the HRBP Retail and with the headquarter to launch the initiatives related to the Retail Academy in the US
Define and manage US training (including mandatory training) and development initiatives and programs
Define and manage career paths and succession planning
Manage learning and development tools (i.e. e-learnings)

HR Business Partnering (Corporate Team):

Listen to and resolve employee relations
Provide day-to-day HR guidance to line management (i.e., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
Provide guidance and input on organizational design; performance management; salary increases and promotions; succession planning; compensation; and benefits
Negotiate and deliver contracts for new hires, promotions, and transfers

Internal Communication:

Create an effective communication strategy to engage associates on relevant HR initiatives and Lacoste’s updates
Maintain and develop the internal digital portal, in partnership with the headquarter in Paris

Facilities Management:

Supervise the Office Manager, who oversees the building facilities and supplies management
Working in tangent, create and execute a calendar of events for team building, including, but not limited to, Monthly Town Halls, Quarterly Parties and Volunteer Activities


REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:


Proven working experience as an HR specialist (5+ Years); Retail or other fast-paced environment background is mandatory
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Curious problem solver and smart learner, analytical, able to understand and address (and learn from) every situation
Reliable team player, accountable for delivering results and ready to help the team
Must be able to effectively communicate with any stakeholder (from Sales Associate to VPs and CEO); strong writing skills is a huge plus
Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints, under pressure
BS/BA in HR, business, economics or relevant field
Acute attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and react to business trends

Place of work: New York City. Travel is required within the US. Occasionally to Europe.


DEMONSTRATED CORE VALUES:

Accountable:

Providing answers to questions
Propose solutions
Integrating our role as a global economic player
Collaborative:

Working & succeeding together
Sharing information
Trusting each other
Caring:

Respecting our people
Caring for customers
Different points of view
Audacious:

Taking risks
Being creative & innovative
Following the less taken path


* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time by the discretion of management. We as Lacoste associates must also always ensure that all functions of our position are represented with our core values.Overview
Lacoste is a lifestyle brand, born of the inventiveness of a tennis champion, René Lacoste, who created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends, to be both relaxed and elegant on and off the tennis courts.
Nicknamed the Crocodile by the press in the late 1920's when he was a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, René Lacoste had the animal embroidered on the blazer he wore on court, before making it the logo of his famous polo shirt.

Crocodile brand is todayLacoste is a lifestyle brand, born of the inventiveness of a tennis champion, René Lacoste, who created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends, to be both relaxed and elegant on and off the tennis courts. Nicknamed the Crocodile by the press in the late 1920's when he was a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, René Lacoste had the animal embroidered on the blazer he wore on court, before making it the logo of his famous polo shirt.

Crocodile brand is today present in 120 countries through a selective distribution network. Two Lacoste items are sold every second in the world. As an international Group gathering 10,000 women and men, Lacoste offers a complete range of products: apparel, leather goods, fragrances, footwear, eyewear, home wear, watches and underwear, all of them being elaborated in the most qualitative, responsible and ethical way. In 2017, the Brand garnered a turnover of 2 billion euros.Overview
Lacoste is a lifestyle brand, born of the inventiveness of a tennis champion, René Lacoste, who created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends, to be both relaxed and elegant on and off the tennis courts.
Nicknamed the Crocodile by the press in the late 1920's when he was a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, René Lacoste had the animal embroidered on the blazer he wore on court, before making it the logo of his famous polo shirt.

Crocodile brand is today

At Lacoste, we think Life is a Beautiful Sport and hope you do too. If you want to be a part of a culture that values performance, innovation and joie de vivre then keep reading. Are you naturally competitive? Do others look to you for inspiration? Are you happy and upbeat? Do you want to play on the best team? If you answered yes, we want to talk to you! Lacoste strives to hire only the very best players who are at the top of their game


SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:



We are looking for an experienced Talent & HR Manager to design and execute the talent programs at Lacoste, other than to serve as a business partner for the corporate associates. The The successful Talent & HR Manager knows how to build an effective strategy without compromising in execution, being able to move the big picture forward, and manage the day by day at the same time. This position will have one direct report, the Office Manager, who will assist with managing Events & Facilities.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


Talent Acquisition:

Take ownership of end to end recruitment for corporate roles, partnering with business teams; work with the HRBP Retail for retail recruitment and the roll-out of any processes for improvement
Assess recruitment funnel and design an effective strategy; revise current sourcing strategies
Define, monitor and measure KPIs
Continue to introduce technology, including new features of the new digital ATS
Partner with the Paris HQ to improve our brand as an employer; launch employer branding campaigns, with clear goals and KPIs

Talent Development:

Revise pre-boarding/onboarding/90-day reviews
Partner with the headquarter in Paris to launch the initiatives related to the Management Academy in the US
Partner with the HRBP Retail and with the headquarter to launch the initiatives related to the Retail Academy in the US
Define and manage US training (including mandatory training) and development initiatives and programs
Define and manage career paths and succession planning
Manage learning and development tools (i.e. e-learnings)

HR Business Partnering (Corporate Team):

Listen to and resolve employee relations
Provide day-to-day HR guidance to line management (i.e., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
Provide guidance and input on organizational design; performance management; salary increases and promotions; succession planning; compensation; and benefits
Negotiate and deliver contracts for new hires, promotions, and transfers

Internal Communication:

Create an effective communication strategy to engage associates on relevant HR initiatives and Lacoste’s updates
Maintain and develop the internal digital portal, in partnership with the headquarter in Paris

Facilities Management:

Supervise the Office Manager, who oversees the building facilities and supplies management
Working in tangent, create and execute a calendar of events for team building, including, but not limited to, Monthly Town Halls, Quarterly Parties and Volunteer Activities


REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:


Proven working experience as an HR specialist (5+ Years); Retail or other fast-paced environment background is mandatory
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Curious problem solver and smart learner, analytical, able to understand and address (and learn from) every situation
Reliable team player, accountable for delivering results and ready to help the team
Must be able to effectively communicate with any stakeholder (from Sales Associate to VPs and CEO); strong writing skills is a huge plus
Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints, under pressure
BS/BA in HR, business, economics or relevant field
Acute attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and react to business trends

Place of work: New York City. Travel is required within the US. Occasionally to Europe.


DEMONSTRATED CORE VALUES:

Accountable:

Providing answers to questions
Propose solutions
Integrating our role as a global economic player
Collaborative:

Working & succeeding together
Sharing information
Trusting each other
Caring:

Respecting our people
Caring for customers
Different points of view
Audacious:

Taking risks
Being creative & innovative
Following the less taken path


* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time by the discretion of management. We as Lacoste associates must also always ensure that all functions of our position are represented with our core values.Overview
Lacoste is a lifestyle brand, born of the inventiveness of a tennis champion, René Lacoste, who created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends, to be both relaxed and elegant on and off the tennis courts.
Nicknamed the Crocodile by the press in the late 1920's when he was a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, René Lacoste had the animal embroidered on the blazer he wore on court, before making it the logo of his famous polo shirt.

Crocodile brand is todayLacoste is a lifestyle brand, born of the inventiveness of a tennis champion, René Lacoste, who created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends, to be both relaxed and elegant on and off the tennis courts. Nicknamed the Crocodile by the press in the late 1920's when he was a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, René Lacoste had the animal embroidered on the blazer he wore on court, before making it the logo of his famous polo shirt.

Crocodile brand is today present in 120 countries through a selective distribution network. Two Lacoste items are sold every second in the world. As an international Group gathering 10,000 women and men, Lacoste offers a complete range of products: apparel, leather goods, fragrances, footwear, eyewear, home wear, watches and underwear, all of them being elaborated in the most qualitative, responsible and ethical way. In 2017, the Brand garnered a turnover of 2 billion euros.Overview
Lacoste is a lifestyle brand, born of the inventiveness of a tennis champion, René Lacoste, who created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends, to be both relaxed and elegant on and off the tennis courts.
Nicknamed the Crocodile by the press in the late 1920's when he was a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, René Lacoste had the animal embroidered on the blazer he wore on court, before making it the logo of his famous polo shirt.

Crocodile brand is today