About us We are a company of brands led by women and inspired by women. Our portfolio consists of three brands: Chico’s, WHBM and Soma—specialty retailers of women’s apparel, intimates, and accessories—found in over 1,000 boutiques through the United States and online. With our services and products, we strive to create a world where women never have to compromise, providing solutions to give them confidence and joy. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow. POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for providing Human Resources leadership, guidance, and counsel to various levels of associates throughout the organization. This includes direction in the handling of associate issues, employment actions, performance management and state and federal statutes. Responsible for investigating reasons for issues/concerns and partnering with leaders to resolve them. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Enables the successful implementation of HR strategy, products and services to business unit clients. Provides communication to client group regarding HR initiatives as applicable. • Provides guidance to management in the handling of associate relations issues; exercises care that reasons are well documented and are not arbitrary or discriminatory. • Ensures compliance with Federal & local statutes and company policy; keeps abreast of legislation affecting human resources and company guidelines; makes recommendations for required changes. • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of business/brand strategies and objectives, the competitive landscape, current and potential future business challenges. • Creates effective teams and partnerships with appropriate HR and client groups to successfully accomplish goals. • Partners with management regarding performance management; assist with development of constructive action plans, analyzes and process statistical results to identify opportunities for performance improvement. • Researches and analyzes various human resources data relative to employment practices to ensure equitable treatment of associates. • Responds to and documents associate issues reported through the Open Door and Ethics Hotline process. Investigates problems, allegations and complaints. According to the circumstances, provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to management. QUALIFICATIONS: • BA/BS Degree Required; Master’s degree preferred • 5-7 years recent experience in employee relations, preferably in a retail environment. Requires performance management, conflict resolution and team building experience • PHR, SPHR or related certification preferred • Knowledge of federal and state employment laws • Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff at all levels • Ability to rely on experience and judgment in order to make associate relations decisions • Strong computer skills • Ability to develop positive partnerships and influence at all levels of an organization #LI-CS4 Location: Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928 Position Type: Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.