Ralph Lauren Manager, People Business Partner

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview
The Manager-People Partner will act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, driving talent strategies that enable organizational success. This role will focus on aligning people initiatives with business objectives, ensuring a high-performance culture, and delivering an exceptional employee experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Collaborate with business leaders to understand priorities and develop people strategies that support growth and performance.
* Provide insights and recommendations on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development.
* Act as a trusted advisor to management on employee relations issues, providing guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
* Develop and execute talent retention, attraction, and development strategies
* Support leaders in forecasting and planning future talent pipeline requirements to ensure that the organization has the right people in the right roles
* Identify skill gaps and partner with Learning & Development to implement solutions
* Lead initiatives related to Inclusion, well being, culture transformation, and employee engagement to foster a positive
* workplace environment.
* Support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* MBA in Human Resources from premium institute
* 8-12 years of HR experience with exposure of working in GCCs with matrix structures
* Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
* Experience in retail, fashion, or consumer goods industry is a plus