Advisor, Human Resources - Field (EMEA)

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Defined by inclusivity rather than exclusivity, Tapestry embraces the exploration of individuality and invests in helping you grow personally and professionally. Every individual in our global house has the opportunity to make an impact, learn and be part of our growing and unique story.

At 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.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Human Resources to...

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries from managers and employees, escalating complex matters to the People Partner as appropriate. 
• Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, contract changes, promotions, transfers, and exits, ensuring accurate documentation and system updates. 
• Coordinate payroll validation activities, including tracking starters, leavers, contractual changes, and right-to-work checks (where applicable). 
• Support the execution of cyclical HR processes such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, and year-end activities. 
• Support compensation and reward processes (e.g., salary changes, annual merit) in partnership with Total Rewards and the People Partner. 
• Provide guidance to employees on benefits, leave of absence, and statutory programs, escalating complex cases as required. 

Employee Relations & Support

• Support employee relations casework under the guidance of the People Partner, including note-taking, documentation, fact-finding, and coordination of meetings. 
• Attend formal ER meetings as HR representative where appropriate, supporting preparation of invitation and outcome letters. 
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and consistent application of employment practices. 
• Escalate complex or high-risk ER matters to the People Partner, HRBP, or Legal as required. 
• Build effective working relationships with Area and Store leaders, providing practical HR advice and support. 

Talent Management & Development

• Support performance management processes including probation reviews, goal setting, quarterly check-ins/snapshots, and development planning. 
• Assist with exit interviews and feedback analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities. 
• Assist in succession planning and talent review processes in partnership with People Partners and HR Business Partners. 
• Partner with Learning & Development to support training needs and employee development initiatives. 
• Support cross-functional collaboration and matrixed working models. 

Organizational Development & Change Leadership

• Support delivery of change initiatives and org effectiveness activities in partnership with the People Partner and HR Business Partner. 
• Contribute to communication planning and stakeholder coordination for field initiatives. 
• Champion a positive, inclusive culture and employee experience in day-to-day interactions. 

Operational Excellence

• Ensure accurate and timely updates in HRIS systems and maintain employee records, in accordance with GDPR and applicable data privacy regulations. 
• Support compliance with global policies and local labor regulations across supported markets. 
• Prepare and maintain basic HR reporting and metrics, including employee relations data where relevant. 
• Partner with HR administrators/shared services to ensure timely processing of HR transactions and audits of personnel files. 

The accomplished individual will possess….

• Foundational knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, particularly within the UK; exposure to other EMEA markets is an advantage. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills including conflict resolution. 
• Strong coaching skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate proactive approach. 
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics and trends. 
• Experience in change management. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Teams), and HR people platforms (Workday a plus) 

What Tapestry can offer you:

• Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)

• Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)

• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects

• Learning & Development opportunities

• Internal mobility & career progression

• Regular Social Events - Seasonal & Cultural

• Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council

• Multi brand discount up to 50% off – Coach and Kate Spade

• Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven

• Employee Assistance Program

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 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.    

Tapestry 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.

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Base Pay Range:

The salary range shown represents the full-time equivalent base pay for this position at the time of posting, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. For part-time roles, the salary will be pro-rated based on contracted hours. Actual compensation will be determined using objective, job-related criteria.