Senior Manager, Human Resources

Description At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully. The Senior Human Resources Manager is responsible for the delivery for HR Strategy and driving talent initiatives, supporting Leaders and teams. This role will serve as a strategic business partner to Columbus and New York based teams. The Sr. HR Manager will assist with administration of policies and programs covering the talent lifecycle, HR strategy delivery and associate relations. This includes the following responsibilities: Performance Management, Organizational Leadership review, Leadership Development and Culture. Responsibilities Must possess the ability to: Drive a strategic partnership with assigned business leaders to ensure their talent agenda, goals and priorities are aligned with business strategy Work with HR and leaders in handling the talent lifecycle and associated action items. Drive organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives; partner/influence with leaders to address complex organizational design issues where critical for business success. Operate with a high degree of independence through alignment with HR and function leaders. Inspire change management efforts, offering solutions and tailoring HR programs to support climate, engagement and DE&I. Acquisition and Onboarding Partner with leadership and talent acquisition to recruit and select candidates. Build and sustain talent pipelines across all roles and functions to meet current and future workforce needs. Ensure appropriate on-boarding and assimilation for associates in new positions. Alignment &Performance Management Identify and make recommendations to align organization structures that create high performing teams that best support business strategies. Build talent Strategy for individualized teams and leaders on an annual basis. Coordinate and complete annual performance review process and other and other performance connections as it aligns the Talent Management process. Assists with Roles and Responsibilities/Role clarity. Development &Succession Planning Leads succession planning conversations and development processes within the team. Work with leadership to determine talent needs and retention strategies Identify leadership and associate development needs and make necessary recommendations Culture and Retention Provide change management support as needed Coach and influence leaders and associates to enable high performance and engagement Assists with all Associate Opinion Survey processes including dissemination of results and action planning processes Rewards &Recognition Partner with Total Rewards team to administer compensation within predetermined guidelines. Perform analysis and recommended compensation actions to retain top talent and maintain a high performing culture Qualifications Seven years of proven human resources experience Experience should include all areas of human resources and knowledge of employment law Experience in highly matrixed organization Outstanding associate relations expertise High degree of professionalism and confidentiality Proven relationship-building skills Education Bachelor's degree required Core Competencies Lead with Curiosity & Humility Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose Observe, Engage & Connect Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence Deliver Business Results Benefits Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include: Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office. 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance. Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses! Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, convicti