Workforce Strategy Manager PRO

Ref #

W182698

State/Region

New Jersey

Department

Retail Stores

Location

United States

City

Nutley

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $65000 - $129225 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Workforce Strategy Manager uses data and analytics to drive operational efficiency and support business growth and results. The role analyzes field behaviors and store KPIs to identify opportunities to drive efficiency. The role will work with the Retail Operations, Field Leadership team, finance and business partners to establish action plans to convert these opportunities; establishing the optimal payroll model, improve store KPIs and accelerate business growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute company workforce strategy to drive productivity and 4-wall profitability

Lead ongoing census and store org chart evaluation and updates

Accountable for the S&B and productivity performance of division of responsibility

Responsible for creation and management of payroll budget

Lead the communication of payroll performance and workforce strategy to field and business partners

Review data to identify trends and insights and translate the information into strategy

Lead in any necessary change management to optimize the labor model and field engagement

Oversee commission and bonus calculations, payout, and reporting process

Provide the highest level of customer service to the field and home office

Support project implementation and KPI initiatives through facilitation, project management and documentation follow-up

Drive performance metrics and KPIs

Support other projects as assigned to enable Retail Operations and workforce strategy overall functionality

Responsible for the development and performance of Workforce Strategy Analysis

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Experience working with retail or frontline teams is highly preferred.

Financial acumen to manage budgets, forecasting and cost optimization.

Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ability to challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and explore alternative perspectives

Strong communication skills (listening, written, verbal, facilitation) and build strong relationships cross functionally.

Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet or similar); Excellent Excel & Adobe Acrobat skills; Strong Word, Outlook & Adobe Suite

Must be able to work various hours depending on project scope and needs

Ability to travel

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.