(Temp) Senior HR Advisor - German Speaker

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible.

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. 

Primary Purpose: The (Temp) Senior HR Advisor will be responsible for providing first line support to the business, supporting our Retail operations in UK, Ireland, Germany & Austria. The role is based in London.  Reporting to HR Director, Europe, and working closely with the local Area Managers, this role will cover the full generalist spectrum with a particular emphasis on Employee Relations in UK & Ireland, and across all four markets. 

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to:

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Serve as the first point of contact for performance management and employee relations issues, providing guidance and ensuring a fair and consistent application of policies
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations 
• Manage execution of cyclical HR programmes (e.g., engagement surveys, year-end processes)
• Partner with Total Rewards to administer compensation programmes, salary adjustments, and annual merit processes
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure timely and effective hiring for open positions
• Provide guidance on job descriptions, salary ranges, and internal mobility
• Provide guidance to employees on LOA and assist with escalated inquiries

Employee Relations & Support

• Provide guidance on policy interpretation, employee relations issues, and conflict resolution
• Conduct investigations and recommend solutions for employee concerns in compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Partner with Legal team for escalated issues
• Partner with field people management team to foster a positive work environment and drive employee engagement initiatives

Talent Management & Development

• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, and development planning
• Partner with Learning & Development to identify training needs and facilitate employee development programmes
• Assist in succession planning and talent review processes.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and analyse HR metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Ensure accurate and timely updates in HRIS systems and maintain employee records
• Ensure compliance with global policies and local labor regulations
• Partner with Finance and Legal on workforce budget planning

The accomplished individual will possess:

• German proficiency and/or labour knowledge of Germany and Austria
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to work with minimal administrative support in a fast growth company 
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Experience with Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Teams), and HR people platforms (Workday a plus)
• Work experience in a US headquartered company 
• Broad European HR experience

Please be advised that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. As such, you will only be considered if you already possess the right to work in the UK.

What Tapestry can offer you:

• Hybrid working (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote)
• Flex Fridays (Option to finish early on a Friday)
• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Internal mobility & career progression
• Regular seasonal and cultural social events
• Equity, Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee business resource groups

Other benefits include:

• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Multi brand discount up to 50% off Coach & Kate Spade New York
• Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)
• Private Dental Cover
• Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility, maternity & newborn care, and menopause with Maven 
• Eyecare vouchers
• Headspace subscription
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Gym discount
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

At Tapestry, we are committed to building a diverse & inclusive workforce. We know that having a wide range of perspectives and experiences makes us more innovative and brings us closer to our consumers. If you are interested in this role but do not believe you meet all the set criteria, that’s ok. We are happy to work with individuals who have the drive, passion, agility and willingness to learn. So, take a chance and apply; you may just be who we are looking for. We would be delighted to hear from you.  

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person’s career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
• Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale
  and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Tapestry, Inc. at http://www.tapestry.com/