About OTB Group
OTB is an international fashion group comprising the iconic, unconventional brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf. It also controls the Staff International and Brave Kid companies and holds a stake in American brand Amiri. OTB – short for "Only The Brave" – believes in the possibility of pushing beyond the frontiers of fashion and style to support the creativity of international talents and express in full the innovative spirit and uncompromising courage of its founder and chairman, Renzo Rosso. With more than 6,000 employees worldwide, the Group is founded on a digital approach centred on the consumer, a concrete long-term commitment to the creation of a sustainable, technologically driven business, and close attention to social issues through the OTB Foundation.

Purpose:
This position provides HR management and generalist support for the employees across OTB Group Mexico. As a key leader on the HR team, the Manager, HR will build collaborative partnerships and provide outstanding customer service to the store and office teams across all levels. This is a hands-on, solution-oriented role that helps drive business results by ensuring our ability to attract, engage, and develop the best talent across the brands and group.

Responsibilities:

• Provide full cycle recruitment support for retail leadership and corporate positions; liaise with Managers on temporary staffing and intern needs; support the hiring process.
• Conduct intake meetings, create robust job and candidate specifications, set research and talent engagement strategies, qualify and present candidates, manage the interview process, conduct debrief meetings, negotiate offers, and develop customized closing strategies leveraging internal resources, i.e. total rewards.
• Analyze and share effectiveness of efforts utilizing data including search status reports, market trend reports, and retro analysis.
• Research, identify, and develop relationships with prospective candidates for active searches through targeted company research, passive outreach, industry networking, and internal sources.
• Lead efforts to strategically build and maintain a network of active candidates and passive prospects through dedicated market research and ongoing relationship management.
• Ensure all employees experience a smooth on-boarding process, including logistical setup of resources (IT, desks, phones, etc.) and creation of new hire induction planners.
• Partner with HR NYC team with budgets, optimizing spend and evaluating and engaging others in upstream/downstream impact of budget decisions.

• Partner with leadership to assess talent and identify opportunities to strengthen the organization through skill-building, recruitment, and mobility; lead quarterly / bi-annual talent meetings.

• Manage the continuous feedback and performance management process.
• Manage all communication, training, and compliance for annual performance management process.
• Coach and educate Managers in HR skills such as managerial/supervisory, interpersonal communication, organizational assessment, performance management employee development, conflict resolution.

• Advise on employment policy/procedure questions related to employee handbook, pay rates, reviews, and employment law.
• Provide confidential advice and support to all employees on any employment issues.
• Conduct internal investigations, when necessary, in a timely manner; track ER issues and record process and activity to give visibility of legal risk.

• Provide training and coaching to Leadership, Managers and Associates on all aspects of talent acquisitions, performance management, employee development and policies and procedures interpretation across retail and corporate.
• Provide timely information and education for all levels of the organization on critical/emerging HR issues having potential impact to the business operations.
• Ensure Retail network is compliant with all Mexico Labor Laws changes and ensure appropriate communication.

• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to all employees.
• Understand the core elements of our benefits programs and support administration.
• Oversee and manage the processing of company payroll, including salary, bonuses, overtime, and deductions for Mexico.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll distribution to all employees in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Work closely with finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate payroll accounting, tax filings, and reporting.
• Manage year-end processes, including preparation of tax forms and reconciliation of payroll records.
• Handle payroll discrepancies, including addressing any employee inquiries and resolving payroll issues promptly.
• Prepare and maintain necessary reports for payroll taxes, benefits, and any other required governmental filings.
• Develop and maintain detailed audit trails of all payroll transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience, Fashion or Retail experience preferred.
• Experience in retail, luxury retail or service-oriented organization preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) able to complete VLook ups, pivot tables etc.
• Shown understanding of labor & employment laws, compensation & benefits, policies & procedure.
• Proven knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance best practices.
• Verbal and written communication, including active listening, for determining business goals and suggesting ways to achieve them through human resource initiatives.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management and change management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Relationship management, especially at managerial and stakeholder level.
• Business management, including financial management and strategic planning.
• Logic, analytics and problem-solving for evaluating business metrics and determining ways to improve results.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, including inclusion and diversity programs.