Manager, HR Business Partner at Famous Footwear in Clayton, MO

Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

What We Do – Accountabilities
• Assures effective selection, performance management and succession planning processes that align with business objectives, maximize workforce competence and diversity, while minimizing risk to the organization.
• Assures actionable efforts that reduce reactive responses and support functional, divisional, and overall company objectives.
• Assures strong partnership to effectively guide and influence culture, leadership behaviors and implementation of best practices.
• Assures the development, implementation, and on-going improvements of programs, processes, and training that are consistent with maintaining a respectful work environment and a high-performing organization.

Essential Functions
• Establishes and maintains strategic business partnerships with functional leaders.
• Identify and surface organizational talent needs and partner with appropriate internal partners to develop processes and interventions.
• Analyze data to:
◦ Assess the state of talent in business units.
◦ Assess current and future needs for talent.
◦ Identify and communicate talent gaps.
◦ Identify trends in performance issues/concerns and recommend proactive solutions.
◦ Ensure organizational structure supports company strategic direction.
◦ Develop and maintain effective partnerships with the management team and other internal partners.
• Develop, implement and continually improve to:
◦ Ensure best practices in selection of external candidates and placement of internal candidates.
◦ Ensure selection decisions lead to a diverse workforce.
◦ Ensure fair and equitable compensation.
◦ Ensure leadership continuity.
• Coach management on inspiring associates and team performance while removing barriers to high performance.
• Manage processes to provide timely investigation, follow up and ongoing communication with leaders and associates regarding performance.
• Develop and approve consistent dismissal standards and monitor dismissal processes.
• Ensures processes and programs are in place to prove a professional, diverse and safe work environment.
• Conduct exit interviews for associates to identify trends to help make proactive changes to assist with associate retention.
• Partners with leadership to develop comprehensive on-boarding plans and facilitates execution of plans to ensure associates in new roles or new associates are able to contribute to the success of the organization as quickly as possible.
• Investigate and respond, in a timely manner, to all state and federal claims, attorney letters and other legal matters as needed.
• Provide training, development, and team building tools that enhances leadership skills and prepare talent for future growth.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and provide guidance to ensure fair, legal and consistent administration of company policies.
• Facilitates the successful on-boarding of new talent by partnering with hiring managers to create robust on-boarding planners.

Preferred Qualifications & Education
• Four (4) year BA or BS degree preferred or commensurate work experience
• Degree in HR beneficial
• 3-5 years Human Resources experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration
• SAP experience a plus
• Microsoft Office proficiency required
• Visio and MS Access experience preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Environment
• Office/ Cubicle

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud