Performance Specialist

At H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you’re encouraged to be yourself & more. You’ll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true.

Our company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek colleagues who share our commitment.

As a Performance Specialist in the HR function, your main focus will be to execute and evaluate performance processes in the Region for all personas throughout the calendar year, aligning with business objectives and Global timelines and strategies. Facilitate a data-driven approach to performance management, utilizing advanced analytics and comprehensive solutions to optimize individual and team contribution, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and colleague growth and development.

This hybrid role reports into our Regional Learning and Performance Development Manager and is based out of the New York Support Office.

A Day in the Life

Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*

• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the performance development process and expectations

• Work closely with the Learning & Performance Development Manager and HR Manager to plan, deliver, and execute the performance process effectively

• Drive the adoption and utilization of standardized tools, processes, and success criteria across the organization, ensuring consistency and alignment with business goals

• Collect, analyze, and measure performance data across personas and functions and utilize data-driven insights to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement

• Provide support to HR Business Leaders in the execution and change management of the performance process

• Establish effective communication and feedback channels for the performance development process

• Regularly assess the effectiveness of the performance processes and analyze feedback, data, and outcomes to identify areas for enhancement

• Offer coaching and support to people leaders on goal setting, performance metrics, and improvement strategies

• Optimize individual and team performance through increased contribution to the business. Coach the organization in aligning employee goals with organizational objectives

Who You Are:

• 3+ Years of experience implementing and measuring employee Performance tools

• Experience in Performance framework design, performance management, and analytics

• Skilled in employee development, assessment tools, and performance improvement

• Inclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and learn on the job

• Collaborative, with excellent communication and presentation skills

Why You’ll Love Working at H&M

• We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability

• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years

• You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues

• We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work

• You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits

• We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community

• You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS

Compensation: salary range is $ 98,957 - $ 111,326 annually**

• This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

**H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

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