Director, Field HR

About the role

This role ensures the execution and implementation of the overall strategy and vision for staffing, recruiting, internal development, performance management, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all human resources responsibilities of direct and indirect reports (e.g. hiring, coaching, training, appraising, etc.).
• Anticipate talent needs and create strategies that will utilize staff to build a succession plan to meet forecasted field staffing needs.
• Analyze reports of progress against designated HR metrics and make recommendations on opportunities to increase the retention of key talent.
• Remain current on trends in the industry and HR field implementing new ideas to ensure the team is effectively attracting, developing and engaging top talent.
• Responsible for acting as a consultant to influence clients and colleagues, deliver constructive advice, diagnose and resolve problems and positively influence change.
• Manage internal and external resources in the administration of staffing, training, and employee relations systems, policies, practices, and budgets.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of all relevant employment laws and regulations, including Wage and Hour, FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, worker's compensation and other DOL regulations
• Excellent understanding of the retail environment
• Able to remain neutral, facts-driven
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Able to manage multiple confidential situations without compromise
• Strategic thinker, visionary
• Able to handle difficult situations and provide feedback
• Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills
• Able to effectively communicate with employees at every education level
• Excellent collaboration and consensus building skills
• Strong relationship building and networking skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks for timely completion
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to motivate and develop employees in a high-stress environment
• Advanced computer skills

Qualifications

• BA in Human Resources, business or a related field required, graduate degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience to include Employee Relations, Training and Recruiting.
• Strongly prefer extensive HR generalist experience.
• PHR/SPHR a plus.
• Travel required approximately 50% of time.