Senior Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Senior Director of Human Resources

Position Overview

Seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to serve as the sole internal HR leader, owning and building the full HR function across the organization. This is a highly visible role that will partner 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, responsible for shaping the company’s people strategy, talent-mapping throughout the organization, and implementing the infrastructure, processes, and tools needed to support continued growth.

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

Success will be measured through a combination of factors including optimization of human capital value and employee morale, reduction of risk, and reduction of turnover rate.

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