About the Role As an Area HR Manager, you will lead as a Strategic Business Partner to ensure the best colleague experience through implementing the H&M people strategy.  You will strive to foster and promote a high-performing, growth-oriented organizational culture with strong values that aligns with business goals and achieves our financial targets.  This field-based role reports into the Area Manager and is based out of Los Angeles, CA.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 Utilize your HR Business Partner mindset by strategically partnering with business leaders to effectively implement the H&M people plan Champion our values-driven culture to provide the best colleague and customer experience; recognize customer service behaviors and drive performance to ensure business success Together with the Area team and Sales Market HR, you follow up & evaluate HR KPI’s & initiate clear action plans Develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plan and strategy for Area, while building and overseeing the internal talent pipeline with follow up on talent development You will provide HR subject matter expertise, competency coaching and business partner advice to your indirect team of Store managers Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of colleagues, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance and fair working environment Maintain an overview of the specific colleague related challenges in your Area, including political, environmental, and competitor-related complexities and develop strategies to navigate these challenges You play a key role in leading change initiatives, supporting colleagues to adapt to changes through effective communication and support You support the Area team and Store managers in developing, identifying and coaching talents & foster cross-function talent initiatives Required domestic and international travel up to 60% of the time  
