Business Partnership Lead, Pro North Region

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, and Chaps, 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.

People & Development Lead, Polo Retail Outlets & Corporate Partnerships is a highly experienced HR professional, accountable for driving the strategic execution of Human Resources programs across the assigned retail region and field corporate groups. This role fosters high-impact, cross-functional partnerships with senior leaders and stakeholders, while leading complex projects and initiatives that drive performance through people. The Lead people partner also handles complex employee relations matters, including end-to-end investigations.

The Lead serves as a key advisor and change agent, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Strategic thinking, executive communication, coaching, and organizational problem-solving are essential to success in this role.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support Talent Acquisition partners to attract high‑performing business leaders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and culture.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross‑functional partners to define ideal candidate profiles and identify critical leadership competencies for Director‑level field and field corporate roles.
• Support recruitment processes including conducting leadership interviews, talent mapping, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience at each stage.
• Leverage industry insights and networking to proactively build diverse talent pipelines for Director and above, anticipating future business needs.
• Oversee and enhance the onboarding experience for Lead‑level field and corporate hires, working closely with senior leaders and Learning & Development to accelerate integration and performance.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Shape and lead regional field and field corporate strategies to enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall experience.
• Assess and address turnover drivers through data analysis, field insights, and strategic interventions to retain top talent.
• Advocate for initiatives that will positively impact the employee population and increase engagement and enablement across the business channels.
• Support and lead regional field and corporate engagement efforts, including Belonging & Equity initiatives, communities of interest, and signature Ralph Lauren talent programs.
• Partner with Regional, District and Corporate field leadership to embed engagement strategies into daily operations and leadership practices.

Talent and Performance Management

• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross‑functional partners to define ideal candidate profiles, manage recruitment for Director‑level and above, and proactively build diverse talent pipelines to support current and future business needs.
• Lead and support regional employee engagement, retention, and talent development initiatives, including onboarding, performance management cycles, talent reviews, succession planning, and signature engagement programs.
• Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, conflict resolution, and compliance with policies, while driving change management and supporting organizational projects to enhance integration,…