Leadership Specialist

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

As a Leadership Specialist in the HR function, your main focus will be to equip current and future leaders across personas with the knowledge and skills to drive our business, develop their teams, and grow their careers. Provide targeted mentorship and tailored leadership development, cultivating confident, agile leaders who inspire others to drive our culture and values.

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* 

• Implement and drive H&M Group Leadership philosophy and principles in the Region 

• Analyze developmental needs and knowledge gaps with HR Business Line 

• Coach the organization in building customized leadership development plans for current and future leaders 

• Implement relevant leadership development offers, ensuring a holistic approach to leadership growth 

• Measure the effectiveness of interventions and provide feedback to the Community of Expertise and the business 

•  Foster an inclusive leadership culture to maximize leadership potential aligned with local Inclusion & Diversity goals 

• Contribute to the global leadership community, collaborating with external partners, thought leaders and industry peers to stay updated on innovative practices 

• Facilitate leadership programs for senior leadership teams when needed 

• Cultivate a pipeline of competent leaders equipped with advanced skills, creating leaders capable of steering the organization toward its strategic objectives. Ensure leaders are aware of the H&M Group leadership and values expectations and ready to drive it with their teams 

• Up to 20% travel may be required, based on business needs 

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of Leadership Development experience 

• An academic degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience 

• Provides a comprehensive understanding of various leadership models and adapt leadership styles to effectively motivate and guide teams 

• Demonstrates ability to facilitate and deliver trainings

• Skilled in continuous learning with the ability and enthusiasm to adapt to new information, technologies, and industry trends 

• Experience in assessment tools and adult learning theories

• Proficient in content curation and instructional design 

Additional Information

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 $ 76,144 - $ 85,662 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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