LOCATION 700 South Flower Street Los Angeles CA US 90017
Overview
Position Summary:
The Director, Human Resources, is a strategic leader within the HR team and acts as a true partner within the business. This position assists leaders in optimizing people, strategy, structure, and process, while supporting the Burlington culture and Core Values. Partners with business leaders to resolve associate relations issues, with a focus on driving consistency in resolution across the organization. Continuously influences and supports leadership development through coaching and elevation of talent in the organization.
The Director will coach, consult, and advise leaders regarding existing Human Resources programs and services. Acts as a support partner with HR COE’s including HR operations; Talent Acquisition; Compensation; Benefits; and Learning and Development. Acts as the key driver supporting talent management in the areas of succession planning; performance management; employee relations; organizational development, and strategic programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Positively communicate and demonstrate the company’s Core Values by developing trust and respect among peers and associates, building strong teams and partnerships and driving results
Provide guidance and input regarding HR strategies that support the vision, culture and business needs of the organization
In partnership with business leaders, lead and drive the execution of all HR programs
Act as the key interface between HR functional specialist and assigned corporate group in order to proactively support and add value in the delivery of business objectives
Build trusting consultative relationships with associates and leaders
Support the business teams in establishing and executing an effective talent strategy (short and long term) and work in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team
Inspire, coach, and influence coaching in the moment culture to effectively improve the quality and frequency of developmental feedback and improve the overall associate experience
Administer and provide coaching to business leaders in managing engagement survey results and developing meaningful and effective action plans to improve engagement results
Drive performance management program by ensuring performance expectations and policy guidelines are being met and are conducted effectively and in a timely manner
Handle various associate relations issues, such as investigating employees complaints, resolving employee conflicts, and advising appropriate action to leadership
Partner with internal and/or external legal counsel to prepare for and/or respond to any legal action or complaints filed by outside agencies; attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings as needed
Leverage data analysis to proactively identify issues within the business and develop plans to address and minimize disruption.
Is innovative and can identify opportunities to move the business forward; works with leaders to develop and execute processes and programs to support growth of the business
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
PHR/SPHR certification (preferred)
Experience:
7+ years HR leadership experience
3+ years retail industry experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to demonstrate expertise in all aspects of Human Resources Management
Demonstrated ability to positively influence teams, build effective relationships, and possess skills to flex style and interact with associates effectively
Ability to effectively influence all levels of leadership
High level of integrity and the demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
Ability to coach, support, and develop
Ability to prioritize challenging demands and manage time effectively in a fast paced environment, demonstrating a sense of urgency
Must have strong business acumen
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing employment (EEO, wage and hour, employee benefits, leave policies and practices)
Ability to conduct investigations, train and develop staff and maintain documentation in an organized manner
Must have strong communications and operating instincts, good strategic skills, sound business judgment and the ability to achieve goals by leveraging HR expertise
Ability to utilize tools (Workday) to leverage dat
Must be proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
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Posting Number 2024-216586
Location US-CA-Los Angeles
Address 700 South Flower Street
Shopping Center Suite 3100
Zip Code 90017
Workplace Type Hybrid
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Human Resources
Evergreen Yes
Min USD $135,000.00/Year
Mid USD $175,000.00/Year