Job Title: Senior Director of Human Resources

Position Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to serve as the sole internal HR leader, responsible for owning and building the full HR function across the company. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with ownership, executive leadership, and an external HR consultancy firm to drive both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution.

This individual will operate as a true business partner, shaping the organization’s people strategy, leading talent mapping across all levels, and implementing the infrastructure, processes, and tools necessary to support continued growth.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a demonstrated ability to influence leadership, build scalable systems, and elevate overall organizational performance.

Success in this role will be measured through outcomes such as optimizing human capital value, enhancing employee engagement and morale, reducing organizational risk, and lowering turnover rates.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Leadership & Business Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to ownership and the executive team, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy
Partner with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with broader business objectives, growth plans, and operational priorities
Serve as the internal point of contact coordinating closely with the company’s external HR consultancy firm

Organizational Development & Effectiveness

Evaluate organizational structure, team design, and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and scalability
Lead organizational development initiatives, including team assessments, role clarity, and rightsizing efforts
Partner with leadership to identify gaps, improve productivity, and optimize team performance while managing costs

Performance Management & Employee Development

Assess, design, and implement modern performance management frameworks, including evaluations, review cycles, and feedback processes
Build and formalize accountability structures
Drive a culture of continuous feedback, high performance, and professional development across the organization

Manager Coaching & Leadership Enablement

Partner with middle and senior management to improve how they lead, manage, and develop their teams
Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, employee relations, and team engagement
Elevate overall management capability across the organization through structured support and best practices

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Manage the talent acquisition process, including headcount planning, role definition, and hiring prioritization
Manage and optimize relationships with external recruiting agencies and partners
Ensure hiring processes are efficient, consistent, and aligned with company standards and long-term objectives

Benefits & Payroll Partnership

Partner closely with Finance on payroll processes and workforce cost planning
Collaborate with external HR partners to manage employee benefits programs

HR Operations & Infrastructure

Build, implement, and maintain foundational HR processes, policies, and systems
Lead the revisions to and rollout of updated comprehensive employee handbook
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Technology & Process Innovation

Identify, evaluate, and implement appropriate HR technologies and systems to improve efficiency and decision making
Leverage data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure organizational health

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role
Experience operating as a standalone or lead HR function
Strong background in organizational development, performance management, and talent strategy
Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decision-making
Experience working with or managing external HR consultants and recruiting agencies
Solid understanding of compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR operations
Experience in fashion, apparel, consumer goods, or multi-brand environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology to enhance HR effectiveness
Highly resourceful, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Salary $175,000-$225,000

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