Human Resources Director

About The Role

Adventure is our Culture. Join a team that celebrates a lifestyle as bold as the terrain we love. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks. Whether you are at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection.

Reports to: VP, Human Resources. Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office); Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & HR Capability: Lead and develop a team of HR managers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, building programs that raise HR capability in each location. Set clear expectations, coach managers, and create accountability structures that drive consistent performance across the team.
• Talent & Performance Management: Own the performance appraisal process end to end, including goal development, calibration, and accountability. Diagnose people and capability gaps — performance, talent, compensation — and design targeted interventions to close them.
• Learning & Development: Design and implement individual and group training programs that support growth, development, and compliance across the portfolio.
• Business Transformation & M&A: Lead M&A integration processes from the HR side — org design, onboarding, policy harmonization, and culture alignment. Partner with management and stakeholders to support business transformation and change initiatives through people strategy.
• Employee Engagement: Work closely with brand leadership to create and sustain employee engagement programs that enable excellent performance across a multi-brand environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including time as an HR business partner.
• 3+ years of people management experience; global or multi-country team leadership preferred.
• 2+ years of learning and development experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Demonstrated experience with M&A and acquisition integration from an HR perspective.
• Track record supporting business transformation and change initiatives.
• Experience working across diverse employee populations (corporate, retail, distribution).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively across time zones.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• 401(k) match
• medical/dental/vision
• a variety of supplemental policies
• employee discounts across our portfolio of brands