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Every individual in our global house has the opportunity to make an impact, learn and be part of our growing and unique story.\nAt Tapestry, we have the freedom to express ourselves and run with our best ideas across Coach and Kate Spade New York. We share a profound belief in both our individual and collective potential, and know that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.\nThe People Partner (Manager, Human Resources) - Corporate (EMEA), will serve as a trusted advisor and key partner to people managers and employees, providing comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle for multiple Corporate functions. As a People Partner, this role ensures consistent execution of HR strategies, programs and policies. It supports business outcomes by enabling workforce effectiveness, compliance, and employee engagement. The position is based in London (hybrid: 3 days/week in office, Tues-Thurs) and reports to the VP, Head of HR, EMEAI.\nThe successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Human Resources to...\nEmployee Lifecycle Management\nServe as the first point of contact for performance management and employee relations issues, providing guidance and ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and executing ER case management aligned to UK and applicable European legislation.\nOversee day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, job changes, relocations, promotions, and exits in partnership with HR Business Partner.\nManage execution of cyclical HR programs (e.g., engagement surveys, year-end processes).\nPartner with Total Rewards and HR Business Partner to administer compensation programs, salary adjustments, and annual merit processes.\nCollaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure timely and effective hiring for open positions.\nProvide guidance on job descriptions, salary ranges, and internal mobility in partnership with HR Business Partner.\nProvide guidance to employees on LOA and benefits programs and assist with escalated inquiries, including statutory leave provisions (e.g., maternity, parental, long-term sickness) in line with local legislation.\nEmployee Relations & Support\nProvide guidance on policy interpretation, employee relations issues, and conflict resolution.\nConduct investigations and recommend solutions for employee concerns in compliance with company policies and legal requirements, including dismissal processes, conflict resolution, and discrimination / harassment case management aligned to local legislation. Partner with Legal and HR Business Partner for escalated issues.\nAbility to relate, influence, and coach employees at all levels in the organization.\nPartner with leaders to foster a positive work environment and drive employee engagement initiatives.\nTalent Management & Development\nSupport performance management processes, including goal setting, quarterly snapshots, and development planning.\nPartner with Learning & Development to identify training needs and facilitate employee development programs.\nAssist in succession planning and talent review processes in partnership with HR Business Partners.\nSupport cross-functional collaboration and matrixed leadership models.\nOrganizational Development & Change Leadership\nPartner with HR Business Partner to drive organizational design efforts to align structure with strategic priorities.\nLead change management and org effectiveness initiatives including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and resourcing.\nChampion a high-performance, inclusive culture that supports innovation and agility.\nOperational Excellence\nMonitor and analyze HR metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.\nEnsure accurate and timely updates in HRIS systems and maintain employee records, in accordance with GDPR and applicable data privacy regulations.\nEnsure compliance with global policies and local labor regulations, including UK employment law and cross-border employment considerations where applicable.\nPartner with Finance and Legal on budget planning, risk mitigation, and governance.\nThe accomplished individual will possess….\nStrong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices within the UK and broader European context.\nExcellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills including conflict resolution.\nStrong coaching skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate proactive approach.\nExperience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics and trends.\nExperience in change management.\nProficiency with Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Teams), and HR people platforms (Workday a plus).\nAn outstanding professional will have...\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (CIPD) preferred.\n5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, and HR operations preferred.\nHigh levels of professionalism, judgment, and discretion.\nAbility to build trust, influence stakeholders, and navigate sensitive situations effectively.\nA continuous improvement mindset and adaptability in evolving organizational environments.\nFluency in English required; additional European language(s) advantageous.\nWhat Tapestry can offer you:\nHybrid working (Tuesday - Thursday working from the office, Monday and Friday working remotely)\n\nOption to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)\n\n1 paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects\n\nLearning & development opportunities\n\nInternal mobility & career progression\n\nRegular social events - seasonal & cultural\n\nEquity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council\n\nOther benefits include:\n25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays\n\nMulti brand discount up to 50% off - Coach and Kate Spade\n\nPrivate healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)\n\nBupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts\n\nPrivate dental cover\n\nFree 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven\n\nEyecare vouchers\n\nEmployee assistance programme\n\nEnhanced employer pension contribution\n\nGym discount\n\nInterest free season ticket loan\n\nCycle to work scheme\n\nAt 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. \nOur Competencies for All Employees\nCourage: 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.\nCreativity: 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.\nCustomer 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.\nDealing 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.\nDrive 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.\nInterpersonal 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.\nLearning 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.\nOur Competencies for All People Managers\nStrategic 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.\nDeveloping 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.\nBuilding Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their 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.\nTapestry 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. 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