Director, Human Resources Fashion Industry

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and refinement of HR strategies, programs, and policies that support organizational goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into clear and effective people initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership across core HR functions, including:
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Talent management
• Compensation and benefits
• Training and development
• Succession planning
• Workforce planning

• Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors to improve HR programs, benefits offerings, and related systems.
• Lead and support learning and development initiatives aligned with current and future business needs.

Required Skills And Experience

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Proven success partnering with senior and executive leadership.
• Deep experience across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent strategy, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence, advise, and challenge leaders with credibility and discretion.
• Experience leading high-performing teams through change, growth, and ambiguity.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and balanced decision-making.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce analytics, and cost management.
• Experience working in a global or multi-entity environment is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Employee relations
• Policy and procedure development
• Staffing and recruitment
• Performance management
• Compensation strategy
• Training and development
• Legal and compliance awareness
• Change leadership
• Stakeholder management