Human Resources Manager - Corporate

  • L01 Lane Bryant Brands Opco LLC
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time
About us Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here. Human Resources Manager - Corporate About the role The Human Resources Manager holds a business-facing role within the brand that includes talent consulting, organizational design and professional coaching. As a Human Resources Business Partner, the core purpose of this role is to promote organizational effectiveness by working with leaders on talent programs and driving high performance teams that model Lane Bryant's Leadership Principles. The impact you can have 10% = Strategy & Planning 70% = Business Partnering 20% = HR Administration & Transactional Activities Serves as the primary HR advisor for assigned functional areas and understands business requirements to successfully design and implement HR and talent initiatives that support company objectives & results. With a core focus on building talent & capabilities, performs HR Generalist responsibilities for assigned client groups including but not limited to: onboarding, associate relations, coaching & development, talent & succession planning, performance management & corrective action, teambuilding, leadership & organizational development, change management, training, exit interviews, etc. Proactively provides guidance and the people context for business decisions. Facilitates Change Management activities within the organization and leads initiatives and action plans to ensure alignment to Lane Bryant's culture, brand and leadership principles. Collaborates with brand & cross-brand HRBPs and KnitWell Group's centralized HR functions to advocate for a consistent associate & leader experience and to ensure that HR programs and initiatives are designed and delivered to serve the needs of the business. Assesses functional structures, defines changes and makes recommendations to address business challenges (i.e. creation and/or elimination of roles, restructure of positions, realignments & role clarity, etc.) In partnership with senior leaders, develops and executes strategies to retain critical talent and to create a positive and productive work environment and culture with a focus on talent management & retention. Provides coaching & guidance to leaders and associates to all levels from executive to individual contributor. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of industry and HR trends, standards and best practices. Stays abreast of applicable human resources regulations and trends; integrates this knowledge into day-to-day activities. Understands employment law and regulatory requirements and follows the appropriate protocols in place to ensure business compliance. You'll bring to the role Minimum of 5-7 years of human resource experience in retail or in a consumer products/retail environment. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. PHR/SPHR certification a plus. Prior experience working with a matrixed business model preferred. Demonstrated expertise in coaching and associate relations. Strong executive presence. Ability to think strategically and align HR initiatives and activities to business results. Capable of building business partnerships at all levels within our business. Highly effective in influencing and negotiations. Solution oriented. Applies situational leadership as appropriate to stakeholders and business conditions. Demonstrated change agility and proven ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, high-growth environment. Strong customer service acumen. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Benefits You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand's discount policies. Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands. A culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. * Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time off - paid time off & holidays* *Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. This position works on-site at the Lane Bryant home office a minimum of 4 days/week at our New Albany, OH location. #LI-MJ1 Location: LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054 Position Type: Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact .... The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company's business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant's request for reasonable accommodation. KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America - Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants: It won't cost you money to apply for a job with us. Our brands will never ask for money - that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us. We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process. Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages. Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers). Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or spoofed company names in communications during the interview process. Examples of suspicious addresses include ... instead of ..., and misspelled company names like ... or .... If you do apply to our Brands through an official job board site rather than using our official website ( report suspicious communication immediately to the site or platform used to submit your job application (such as an official job board site). If you have any questions or are not sure if you've applied to our Brands, please reach out to ... to confirm. If you believe you may be a victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement.
Job ID: 484698159
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025

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