Human Resources Controller

About us

Zara offers the latest fashion trends for all. An international brand with stores in the main cities of the world and online. Our business model is centered in our customers, constantly adapting to their needs. We love what we do. Teamwork, passion, curiosity, diversity, sustainability, creativity and humility are our daily motivation. Does it sound like you? Maybe you are a Zara person.

Purpose

Generate insights through data analysis that allow decision making. Monitoring HR KPIs, active participation in budget creation and personnel expense controller. Analysis of the P&L impact on key projects

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating proposals for HR budgeting.

• In collaboration with HR Department prepare and control and forecast store hours budgets.

• Provide assistance and back up to line manager by getting involved in developing strategy.

• Work with designated budgets and ensure comprehensive cost control initiatives are in place.

• Provide insightful feedback on the P&L results, including actual variance explanations, action plans and updated forecasts.

• Prepare accruals to ensure proper P&L control.

• Create ad hoc reports and analysis for stakeholders

• Take ownership of headcount control as well as regular variance analysis and forecasts.

• Monitor minimum wages and FLSA regulations ensure that the compensation system is in compliance with all principles and market needs.

• Analyzing HR KPI results (e.g. productivity, turnover, absenteeism, overtime, holiday planning, etc.).

• Proactive development of our HR management reporting.

• Ensure HR control systems are kept up to date.

• Optimization of HR and Controlling related processes.

• Update of company dashboards.

• Prepares pre-new store opening analysis.

• Monitors HR databases.

• Constantly analyze data and look for new ways to positively impact the business.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand company strategy and keep HR reporting aligned with business needs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role

• Experience in processing payroll will be a plus

• Master's degree in human resources or finance

• Proficient in MS Excel (including macros)

• Good knowledge of other MS Office tools

• Good knowledge of Power BI

• Able to clearly communicate ideas and information to senior members of the head office team and to motivate, influence and negotiate

• Initiative, flexibility and problem-solving ability

• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities; able to organize, multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy required, a thirst for learning and success

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Goal oriented, able to handle pressure and react quickly to situations making timely decisions in challenging conditions / circumstances

• Self-driven, owner of their development, able to work autonomously and as part of a team

• Broader knowledge of other areas in Human Resources would be an advantage

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive 25% discount to buy the latest trends in any of our brands and a variety benefit package where you can find a wide range of discounts.

Our internal talent is our greatest asset, and we are proud of offering internal promotion programs where you will find opportunities to grow, e-learning and training programs as well as social projects to get involved and contribute to a better society, and much more!

Annual compensation range:

$150,000 - $170,000 discretionary bonus

* Zara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

EOE/DFW