Human Resources Manager - Stores

Title: Human Resources Business Partner Stores (HRBP)

Reports to: Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner- J. Crew Factory

Location: Chicago or Texas

Overview:

This role is responsible for driving the people agenda for the store population. This leader will be an important member of their assigned leadership team and be the lead contributor to the execution of the people strategy. Individual will be expected to be a collaborative partner and ensure the people strategy aligns with the needs of the business. Lead the implementation of all HR programs with HRBPs to drive change across assigned business units.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Partner and drive the people agenda for the assigned business units; main areas of focus are; Talent Management & Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), and Change Management
• Will be supporting: west region: southwest , northwest, Texas, Colorado, Nashville and Midwest districts
• Lead, coach and partner with leaders through people issues to be forward thinking about implications of people/ business decisions
• Coach and develop Regionals, District Managers and senior business leaders.
• Proactively provide solutions related to associate population, talent, and organizational matters to HRBP and senior business leaders
• Implement companywide HR programs, ensuring programs remain relevant in meeting needs of the business, timing that aligns with store goals; provide feedback to Lead HRBP on business needs
• Drive the talent planning process for the assigned business units.
• Strong ability to assess, diagnose, and create plans around potential exposure in assigned business units. Partner with Associate Relations when needed.
• Champion the organizational values and culture
• Business partner expert in seeking resolution to all HR matters that arise in the stores; compliance, performance management, policies, and liaison to other HR functional areas.
• Seek to have an awareness of trends in the retail industry to provide insight and action where needed
• Travel to store locations as needed for visits, trainings, assessments etc.

Key Competencies

• Plans and Aligns- breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions
• Courage- provides direct and actionable feedback
• Drives Vision and Purpose- explains the why’s to create organization-wide energy and buy in
• Drives Results- has a strong customer service approach to providing solutions; pushes self and others to achieve results

Candidate Profile

• An experienced human resource professional with at least 10 years of experience, some retail experience required.
• Passion and drive to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork
• Strong understanding of HR functions, methods, strategies, procedures, and policies.
• Track record of building relationships, coaching and leading groups through all aspects of people management.

We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.