Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $150,000 - 180,000
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and parental leave
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification a plus)
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in retail or fashion
- Proven experience managing multi-unit operations (40+ stores) and 1,000+ employees
- Experience in change management, process improvement, and talent development
- Hands-on experience with HR systems, ATS, and reporting tools (iSolved HRM, Team Taylor, ADP, or similar)
- Fully onsite in Chicago, with ability to travel weekly to other locations
- Strong executive presence, strategic mindset, and ability to create a 30/60/90 day HR planBuilder mindset with the ability to improve, standardize, and scale HR processes across locations
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and change-management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operationally driven, multi-location environment
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally as needed
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and scale HR operations for 1,000+ employees across multi-unit retail, distribution, and corporate teams
- Serve as the top HR partner to executive leadership on workforce planning, performance, and organizational growth
- Own retail recruiting strategy for store leadership, field teams, and warehouse operations
- Oversee payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, and leave administration
- Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws
- Lead employee relations, investigations, corrective action, and terminations
- Design and execute training, leadership development, and retention programs for retail leaders
- Manage HRIS, ATS, and reporting systems (iSolved, ADP, or similar)
- Build and strengthen company culture, engagement, and DEIB initiatives
- Develop policies and processes that support fast-paced retail operations
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and enhance operational efficiency
Why choose Addison Group?
- Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
- Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment
- Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
- Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
- Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
