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Director, Human Resources
Banana Republic
San Francisco, CA, United States
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As a global specialty retailer, Banana Republic is focused on delivering versatile, contemporary classics. Our customers seek to make the most of every moment. How we do it is just as important as what we do. We value people who are confident, optimistic and curious, because we believe in unleashing creativity and greatness every day.
Banana Republic is a global specialty retailer focused on delivering versatile, contemporary classics. Our customers seek to make the most of every moment. How we do it is just as important as what we do. We value people who are confident, optimistic and curious, because we believe in unleashing creativity and greatness every day.
The Director HR is responsible for providing strategic HR business partnership that results in a high-performing, engaged workforce and a more productive and profitable business. This role contributes to the health and success of the organization by having a deep understanding of the business priorities and proactively collaborating with business leaders to identify, develop, and implement talent strategies that meet the needs of the business including ensuring that the function(s) has the right talent, structure and processes in place. To be successful, this role must develop and sustain strategic and day-to-day consultative relationships with business leaders and their respective teams and act as a trusted coach, advisor and confidant on business and talent related issues and opportunities. The Director must also build effective working relationships with Banana Republic and Gap Inc. HR partners in Recruiting, Learning & Development, HR Operations, Compensation, Employee Relations and Communications.
PRIMAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Actively participate with the Leadership Teams, advising on people and organization impact of business plans and decisions; ensure that change and transformation plans are established and effectively executed.
• Collaborate with business partners to develop and execute functional talent strategies that support Banana Republic’s annual and long-term plans.
• Provide leadership and management coaching at all levels; assess appropriate development solutions/intervention strategies for talent needs within function, including individual, team and bench development.
• Provide strategic thought leadership and planning on talent and organizational impacts of business plans and decisions.
• Work with the business to identify the org structures, competencies, and processes needed to help the business run more efficiently and effectively.
• Partner and build effective relationships within Banana Republic and across Gap Inc. Use insights to guide business leader actions and strategies that result in high level employee engagement, commitment and performance.
• Drive talent management and succession planning activities within the business. Pro-actively partner with the business and HR partners in Recruiting and Learning & Development to develop strategies to strengthen or fill gaps, as needed, to ensure a ready talent pipeline.
• Coach for leadership accountability, culture and excellence.
• Is a resource on all aspects of organizational effectiveness including Onboarding, Performance Management, Change Management, Rewards & Recognition, and Employee Relations.
• Partners across Banana Republic and Gap Inc. HR to integrate ideas, develop innovative solutions, and identify best practices to ensure optimal support of the business.
• Influence the design, development, prioritization, and integration of value-added HR initiatives by leading/partnering with Banana Republic and Gap Inc. Recruiting, Learning & Development, HR Operations, Communications, Employee Relations and Compensation & Benefits counterparts.
• Ensure consistent application of policies, practices and company values.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must possess a love for retail, product and demonstrate deep curiosity for the business
• Strategy Thinking & Planning – Strong analytical and synthesis skills; able to extract key themes from disparate data points to develop a compelling story. Can weigh multiple aspects and impacts of an organizational issue/ opportunity and pull them together into a coherent and comprehensive strategy and plan.
• Influence- Strong observation & influencing skills to provide leaders with candid observations; Able to build trusting partnerships and influence leaders at all levels to clearly understand their roles, business impacts & needs
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Business Acumen – Knows how businesses work, knowledgeable in current and future policies; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace; uses business acumen to build credibility.
• Organizational Agility – Knowledgeable about how organizations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; can maneuver, and guide others, through complex situations effectively and quietly.
• Dealing with Ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Comfort around Higher Management – Proven ability to interact and influence senior leaders. Can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs.
KEY BENEFITS:
• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, 30% off at Outlet and 25% off at Athleta.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Employees receive medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• Employees can apply for tuition reimbursement.*
• Family care programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet Discount Program.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. In 2016, Gap Inc. was named one of the Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign for the thirteenth consecutive year and was the sole winner of the Catalyst award for equality in the workplace in 2016.