Human Resource Business Partner

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, eBags, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Your role at Samsonite:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will build trusted relationships across the organization, championing programs, policies, and procedures vital to Samsonite's workforce and business objectives. Leveraging adept navigation skills and collaborative prowess, the HRBP will engage with employees at every level, offering guidance and coaching on diverse, people-centric matters. A successful HRBP will serve as an advocate for employees while facilitating positive change within a dynamic environment. Their track record of driving impactful outcomes in fast-paced settings underscores their ability to effect meaningful transformations.

• Partners with managers to proactively to provide day to day support of employees utilizing HR expertise and perspective
• Offers strategic counsel and collaborative guidance to managers on matters of employee relations, encompassing coaching, mentoring, career advancement and disciplinary measures
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and can adjust between strategy and tactical execution seamlessly
• Champion, manage and facilitate the overall Performance Summary Cycle and Goal Setting Cycles.
• Partners with Shared Service Teams to provide payroll, benefits and compensation solutions that drive business objectives
• In partnership with leadership, develops local initiatives that drive employee engagement, increase morale, improve workplace relationships, boost productivity as well as attract and retain top talent
• Partners with the HR shared services team on talent acquisition needs and manages the open roles process
• Recommend and implement process improvements as needed
• Collaborates with department management on promotions, transfers, and new hires
• Analyzes data trends and metrics to inform business decisions
• Voluntarily recommends resourceful, alternative, or original ideas/procedures. Must be a self-starter who shows initiative, agility, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the human resources department to develop programs and solutions
• Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary
• This individual will anticipate HR-related needs, proactively communicate, and develop coordinated solutions
• Participate in and lead various employee led committees including social, community, green and diversity teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; collaborate with the legal department when necessary
• Interpret human resources policy to employees and management
• Manage HR Coordinator role

We're excited if you have:

Preferred Skills and Industry experience:

• Experience with AAP and EEOC programs desirable but not required
• Experience managing staff desirable but not required
• Experience with Canadian HR practices would be beneficial

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What we value:

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.