Human Resources Director

Position Overview

The Director, Human Resources, is a strategic leader within the HR team and acts as a true partner within the business, specifically supporting the dynamic and growing East Coast Buying Office. This position assists leaders in optimizing people, strategy, structure, and process, while supporting the Burlington culture and Core Values. Continuously influences and supports leadership development through coaching and elevation of talent in the organization. The Director will coach, consult, and advise leaders regarding existing Human Resources programs and services. Acts as a support partner with HR COEs including HR operations; Talent Acquisition; Compensation; Benefits; and Learning and Development. Acts as the key driver supporting talent management in the areas of succession planning; performance management; organizational development, and strategic programs.

A Day In The Life

• Positively communicate and demonstrate the companys Core Values by developing trust and respect among peers and associates, building strong teams and partnerships and driving results

• Provide guidance and input regarding HR strategies that support the vision, culture and business needs of the organization

• In partnership with business leaders, lead and drive the execution of all HR programs

• Act as the key interface between HR functional specialist and assigned corporate group in order to proactively support and add value in the delivery of business objectives

• Build trusting consultative relationships with associates and leaders

• Support the business teams in establishing and executing an effective talent strategy (short and long term) and work in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team

• Inspire, coach, and influence coaching in the moment culture to effectively improve the quality and frequency of developmental feedback and improve the overall associate experience

• Administer and provide coaching to business leaders in managing engagement survey results and developing meaningful and effective action plans to improve engagement results

• Drive performance management program by ensuring performance expectations and policy guidelines are being met and are conducted effectively and in a timely manner

• Handle various associate relations issues, such as investigating employee complaints, and advising appropriate action to leadership

• Partner with internal and/or external legal counsel to prepare for and/or respond to any legal action or complaints filed by outside agencies; attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings as needed

• Leverage data analysis to proactively identify issues within the business and develop plans to address and minimize disruption.

• Is innovative and can identify opportunities to move the business forward; works with leaders to develop and execute processes and programs to support growth of the business

You'll Come With

Education:

Bachelors degree

PHR/SPHR certification (preferred)

Experience:

• 7+ years HR leadership experience

• 3+ years retail industry experience supporting merchandising, preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate expertise in all aspects of Human Resources Management

• Demonstrated ability to positively influence teams, build effective relationships, and possess skills to flex style and interact with associates effectively

• Ability to effectively influence all levels of leadership

• High level of integrity and the demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner

• Ability to coach, support, and develop

• Ability to prioritize challenging demands and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a sense of urgency

• Must have strong business acumen

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing employment (EEO, wage and hour, employee benefits, leave policies and practices)

• Ability to conduct investigations, train and develop staff and maintain documentation in an organized manner

• Must have strong communications and operating instincts, good strategic skills, sound business judgment and the ability to achieve goals by leveraging HR expertise

• Ability to utilize tools (Workday) to leverage data

• Must be proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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Come join our team. Youre going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlingtons benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $135,000.00 - $175,000.00

Posting Number R103470

Location New York-New York

Address 1400 Broadway

Shopping Center 11th Floor

Zip Code 10018

Additional Locations New Jersey-Burlington

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Human Resources

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

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