Director, HR Business Partner (West Region)
Join an esteemed luxury house’s Human Resources leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience across the West Region’s premier retail locations.
About The Team:
Our client’s Human Resources department delivers exceptional support to a distinguished employee community, fostering individual career success and contributing to the brand’s unparalleled growth and prestige. The team operates through three strategic pillars:
- Compensation and Benefits: overseeing payroll, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and immigration services.
- Human Resources Business Partners: managing performance, employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, and offering expert coaching and counseling.
- Talent Development: focusing on corporate social responsibility, Diversity, Inclusion & Family initiatives, learning and leadership development, internal communications, and employee engagement.
The Opportunity:
As the Director, HR Business Partner for the West Region, you will be a distinguished leader driving refined HR strategy and execution at luxury retail boutiques across California. This elite role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership and mentorship of a direct report supporting a broader multi-state region. Your expertise will ensure seamless talent management in a sophisticated, multi-store retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of regional HR strategies aligned with upscale business objectives and store priorities.
- Manage and mentor the HR Business Partner overseeing an expanded Pacific West portfolio, cultivating an inclusive and high-performing team.
- Maintain vibrant engagement through regular presence at boutique locations and executive meetings, fostering strong relationships across all levels.
- Directly manage complex employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and discreet handling of matters reflective of a luxury brand’s standards.
- Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning with a focus on securing top-tier professionals aligned with the company’s refined culture.
- Drive the performance management programs, crafting evaluations and reviews that resonate with our commitment to excellence.
- Leverage HR analytics to provide actionable insights that enhance retention, recruitment efficacy, and overall organizational health.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to introduce innovative programs that elevate the luxury employee experience.
Leadership & Influence:
This role includes direct supervisory responsibilities and budget oversight, reflecting significant influence in shaping HR initiatives at the region and store levels. You will be a trusted advisor and mentor, guiding both the HR team and store leadership toward exemplary people management practices.
Preferred Experience & Attributes:
- 7+ years of progressive human resources experience with multi-unit leadership in premium, customer-facing environments.
- Exceptional people management skills demonstrated through team development and leadership.
- Background in luxury retail or comparable service-oriented sectors; direct experience in retail store operations highly valued.
- Expertise in employee relations, talent development, recruiting, and performance management with a polished communication style.
- Deep knowledge of employment law, especially within California, and proven compliance management.
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite, supporting strategic and operational effectiveness.
- Ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced, distinguished setting with grace and humility.
- A leadership approach marked by kindness, empathy, and accessibility.
- Willingness to travel to boutique locations as needed to sustain strong regional presence.
This is a full-time leadership role based in a prestigious corporate office located in Beverly Hills, California, offering the unique opportunity to impact and elevate the employee experience within a luxurious retail estate.
