Area HR Manager
Listed on H&M - Hennes & Mauritz’s official careers site. Posted August 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Drive Organisational Effectiveness
Lead strategic workforce planning for the area, ensuring current and future staffing needs are met through effective recruitment, internal mobility, succession planning, and talent pipeline development aligned to business growth. Analysis and Business Impact: Use HR data and business insights to inform local priorities within the Global people strategy. Coach SM's on how to analyse and take action based on their KPI's so people metrics influence their decision making. Strengthen Leadership and Performance Contribution : Deliver structured performance management processes for Area Manager and Store Managers to implement across stores, secure quality through all talent processes.
Identify training needs, partner with Regional HR and the Learning network to deliver mandatory and other targeted learning. Assure the quality and readiness of Trainers and Training Stores to support both current operations and future expansion. Embed Values and Engagement into Operations : Actively promote company values and behaviours, ensuring cultural alignment through onboarding, values training, leadership coaching and feedback practices that strengthen engagement and team cohesion. Ensure a Fair, Compliant Workplace : Maintain consistent application of HR policies, legal compliance, and company standards while acting as the primary, neutral escalation point.
Use HR data and insights to identify risks and proactively improve employee experience and workplace practices.
Qualifications
Business Acumen
Demonstrates a good understanding of the business direction and challenges. Can navigate the pace and complexity of the business to achieve results. Advisory Skills: Has the ability to provide guidance, support and recommendations to managers, employees and other stakeholders on matters related to people and all aspects of the employee life cycle. Execution Excellence: Has the ability to put the strategic plan into action with precision and effectiveness, mobilising resources, rallying stakeholders behind the vision and navigating any challenges to create the desired outcome.
Works with consistency, monitoring progress closely and following up. Communication Skills: Has the ability to convey information effectively and efficiently in a clear, concise and engaging manner. Skills include active listening, articulating thoughts and ideas, adapting communication style to the audience, providing and receiving feedback constructively and demonstrating good non-verbal communication. Stakeholder Management: Can effectively engage with all individuals connected to particular issues, projects and business outcomes.
Has the ability to understand stakeholder needs, communicate effectively, manage their expectations and address their concerns to ensure successful execution across business operations .
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