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Bath & Body Works Senior Manager, Human Resources in Columbus, Ohio
Description
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.
The Senior Human Resources Manager is responsible for the delivery for HR Strategy and driving talent initiatives, supporting Leaders and teams. This role will serve as a strategic business partner to Columbus and New York based teams. The Sr. HR Manager will assist with administration of policies and programs covering the talent lifecycle, HR strategy delivery and associate relations. This includes the following responsibilities: Performance Management, Organizational Leadership review, Leadership Development and Culture.
Responsibilities
Must possess the ability to:
Drive a strategic partnership with assigned business leaders to ensure their talent agenda, goals and priorities are aligned with business strategy
Work with HR and leaders in handling the talent lifecycle and associated action items.
Drive organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives; partner/influence with leaders to address complex organizational design issues where critical for business success.
Operate with a high degree of independence through alignment with HR and function leaders.
Inspire change management efforts, offering solutions and tailoring HR programs to support climate, engagement and DE&I.
Acquisition and Onboarding
Partner with leadership and talent acquisition to recruit and select candidates.
Build and sustain talent pipelines across all roles and functions to meet current and future workforce needs.
Ensure appropriate on-boarding and assimilation for associates in new positions.
Alignment &Performance Management
Identify and make recommendations to align organization structures that create high performing teams that best support business strategies.
Build talent Strategy for individualized teams and leaders on an annual basis.
Coordinate and complete annual performance review process and other and other performance connections as it aligns the Talent Management process.
Assists with Roles and Responsibilities/Role clarity.
Development &Succession Planning
Leads succession planning conversations and development processes within the team.
Work with leadership to determine talent needs and retention strategies
Identify leadership and associate development needs and make necessary recommendations
Culture and Retention
Provide change management support as needed
Coach and influence leaders and associates to enable high performance and engagement
Assists with all Associate Opinion Survey processes including dissemination of results and action planning processes
Rewards &Recognition
Partner with Total Rewards team to administer compensation within predetermined guidelines.
Perform analysis and recommended compensation actions to retain top talent and maintain a high performing culture
Qualifications
Seven years of proven human resources experience
Experience should include all areas of human resources and knowledge of employment law
Experience in highly matrixed organization
Outstanding associate relations expertise
High degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Proven relationship-building skills
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
Core Competencies
Lead with Curiosity & Humility
Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
Observe, Engage & Connect
Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
Deliver Business Results
Benefits
Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That's why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:
Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance (https://bca.lacity.org/uploads/fciho/ban%20the%20box%20poster%20-%20private%20employers%2c%20as%20of%208.23.18.pdf) , Philadelphia Fair Chance Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.pdf) , San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2025_fco_poster_june2025.pdf) .
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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