Job description
Senior Director of Human Resources
About the Role - NYC Based no Relocations considered
The Sr. Director of Human Resources provides strategic HR business partnership that results in a high-performing, engaged team. This role must have a deep understanding of business priorities and proactively collaborates with business leaders to identify, develop, and implement talent strategies that meet the changing needs of the business. To be successful, this role must develop and sustain strategic and day-to-day relationships with business leaders and their respective teams and act as a trusted coach, advisor and confidant on business and talent related issues and opportunities. The Sr. Director has experience in policy development, HR systems and operations, talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations and learning & development. The Sr. Director is accountable for attracting, hiring, developing and inspiring, a team of highly effective HR professionals in support of the business and customer.
Leadership
Actively participates with the Leadership Team(s) and HR Leadership Team, advises on people and organization impact of business plans and decisions.
Provides candid leadership coaching and feedback to the CEO and Leadership Team
Cultural champion- lead and coach through our culture/values.
Uses insights (qualitative & quantitative) to influence business leader actions and strategies that drive engagement, commitment and performance.
Champions and personally demonstrates cultural values and supports diversity through all areas of the employee experience
Organizational Effectiveness
Collaborates with business partners to develop and execute talent strategies that support annual and long-range plans for both HQ and Stores.
Provides strategic thought leadership and planning on talent and organizational impacts of business plans and decisions.
Works with leadership to identify the right organization structures, competencies, and processes to run a nimble, efficient, and constantly evolving business.
Talent Practices
Drives talent management and succession planning practices to ensure a ready talent pipeline by pro-actively partnering with the business and Talent partners (Talent Management & Talent Acquisition).
Is a trusted resource on all aspects of organizational effectiveness including Onboarding, Performance Management, Change Management, Talent Assessment, Rewards & Recognition, and Employee Relations.
Operations
Partners with CEO to develop and implement policies, systems and processes that help establish an efficient and enjoyable employee experience with the appropriate level of governance
Who you are:
Must possess a love for fashion, retail, product and demonstrate deep curiosity for the business
Ability to influence across multiple functions/area
Professional skills and abilities as hands-on practitioner as well as strategic thinker
Retail stores, digital or brand experience preferred
Demonstrated results orientation
High level of personal and professional integrity
Proven ability to lead change initiatives - strong OD/OE skillset with project management ability
Proven ability to assess talent (internal and external)
Highly skilled problem solver and negotiator with excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proven strategic mindset balanced with strong operational and implementation expertise
Strong business orientation; drive for results and desire to win
Maintains a global perspective and is culturally sensitive and aware
Comfortable driving change and embracing innovation in face of ambiguity and complexity
Experienced in HRIS implementation, development of benefit plans and company policies and procedures
Education: College degree
Experience: 7-10 years HR Experience required
