Freelance Senior ER Specialist

About PVH Corp.

PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world.

We power brands that drive fashion forward - for good.

Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That’s the Power of PVH.

PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Description:

As People Relations Specialist at PVH you will be part of our People Relations function within our human resources team. You will work on a wide range of employee relations issues, including investigations, policy, performance management, and workplace issues.

This role requires you to be data driven, analytical, have strong attention to detail, and good judgment. You use your critical thinking, deep knowledge and experience in employee relations to conduct investigations and deliver accurate accompanying documentation, investigation reports and recommendations. You thrive in ambiguity, can proactively manage and take ownership of multiple tasks at the same time, and deliver results quickly in a dynamic environment.

In addition, you'll work closely with Legal and the broader HR team, leveraging your knowledge of applicable employment laws, policies, and procedures to advise on fair and equitable employment practices. You have a bias for teamwork, quick and accurate action, and foster an equitable work environment, fair practices, and meaningful employe experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct timely investigations including accurately tracking, objectively conducting witness interviews, and accurately drafting investigation reports with key recommendations.

  
  

• Partner with People Partners and Legal team to seek advice and counsel on investigations and complaint processes in a collaborative, and timely manner.

  
  

• Advise and counsel HR Business Partners and managers on employee relations matters.

  
  

• Conduct and/coordinate mediation where required

  
  

• Consult, coach, and educate employees in all levels of the organization on policies and guidelines, enabling decision-making processes that foster a fair and equitable work environment.

  
  

• Manage diverse group of stakeholders and provide status updates on relevant cases and agree effective course of action

  
  

• Maintain required documentation within the ER case management system for advice and investigations

Profile / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required Degree in Human Resources, Labor/Industrial Relations, Law, Business or equivalent.

  
  

• 5+ years of experience and in-depth experience working in Employee Relations, Employment Legal, or HR Business Partner.

  
  

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work under own initiative and prioritize workload

  
  

• Strong communication skills: ability to influence, stakeholder management, interdepartmental collaboration, diplomatic when needed, sensitive and high sense of integrity

  
  

• Flexible approach to working; being able to work under pressure in a fast, dynamic and driven environment

  
  

• Organizational skills; including the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines, as well as multi-task in a fast-paced environment

  
  

• Ability to establish trust, credibility and stay neutral without letting motivation interfere

  
  

• Technically proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.