Director, HR Business Partner - Product & Merchandising

Crocs, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is hiring a Director, HR Business Partner for Product & Merchandising. You will partner with senior leaders to shape talent strategies, lead major HR cycles, and translate complex people issues into actionable guidance while upholding Crocs values.

The role requires a decade of HR experience, global retail exposure, and a strong track record in influencing executives and balancing risk with business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level HR degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in core HR disciplines with leadership experience.
• Global retail experience and product lifecycle understanding.
• Strong knowledge of compensation, org design, employee relations, and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and execution for Product & Merchandising.
• Partner with senior leaders to design scalable talent & org plans.
• Drive annual HR cycles: workforce planning, talent reviews, compensation, budgets.
• Coach leaders on development, performance, and engagement.

Skills

Influencing leaders

Strategic HR

People analytics

Ambiguity handling

Education

BS/BA in HR or related field

Job description

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you're not expected to fit a mold. You're encouraged to break it and create something better.

Job Overview

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you're not expected to fit a mold. You're encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

The Director, HR Business Partner for Crocs, Inc. leads HR strategy and execution in close partnership with senior leaders across the Product and Merchandising organization. Reporting to the GVP, HR & Transformation, this role is built for a leader who sees change as opportunity-bringing modern, thoughtful HR solutions that elevate talent, engagement, and performance.

What You'll Do

• Partner with senior Product and Merchandising leaders to build talent and organizational strategies that scale with business growth, coaching leaders through workforce planning and org design decisions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and cross-functional connector between HR Centers of Excellence (talent, rewards, engagement) and business leadership to deliver integrated HR programs.
• Drive key annual HR cycles, including workforce planning, talent reviews, compensation planning, and budget processes, ensuring alignment and accountability across the client group.
• Use people data and metrics to identify trends, inform decisions, and continuously evolve how HR shows up for the business.
• Coach and develop senior leaders on talent development, team effectiveness, and performance management to build resilient leadership teams.
• Champion company culture and leadership behaviors through programs that strengthen engagement and reinforce the Crocs, Inc. mission and values.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, partnering with Legal as needed to balance risk with practical business solutions.
• Identify talent risks and opportunities within the Product and Merchandising organization, representing business needs across HR and the broader enterprise.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• BS or BA in Human Resources Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in core HR disciplines, including business partnering, employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits, compensation, or performance management, including 3 years leading others.
• Background knowledge in a global retail, or related environments, with a strong understanding of the product life cycle.
• Strong understanding of compensation, org design, employee relations, performance management, inclusion, and employment law.
• Highly skilled at influencing senior leaders and balancing risk, compliance, and business outcomes in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex people issues into clear, actionable guidance for leaders at all levels.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, adapting HR approaches as business needs evolve.
• High level of discretion and integrity, with the confidence to facilitate difficult conversations and handle sensitive matters with care.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Title: Director, HR Business Partner - Product & Merchandising

Salary or Pay Range: $165,000 - $200,000

Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

Company Incentive Program

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• life and AD&D
• short and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• many other additional voluntary benefits

The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.

Job Category: Corporate