Director, HR Strategy & Operations

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid leave

Product discounts

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, CA seeks an HR Strategy & Operations leader reporting to the CHRO to accelerate enterprise-wide HR initiatives and ensure alignment with business priorities.

This role partners with HRLT to prepare briefing materials, analyze trends, and provide recommendations on HR topics, including AI and automation opportunities. The position is hybrid, based at the SF headquarters, with in-office days Tue–Thu; starting salary range is $167,300–$245,400 per year,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, HR, Organizational Development, or related field ideal).
• 7+ years of experience in a similar or related role – preferably in Human Resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support CHRO and HRLT to drive HR strategy and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations for ELT, board discussions, and town halls.
• Provide research, analysis and recommendations on HR trends and issues.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

The role of HR Strategy & Operations reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, helps to maximize reach and productivity for the CHRO and advance the most important work across the HR function. This role helps to coordinate and accelerate enterprise-wide HR initiatives and cross-functional priorities while also supporting a smooth and consistent flow of information, timely and thoughtful decision-making, and solid execution of key strategic projects. The individual in this role must be a trusted thought partner to the CHRO and a reliable conduit of information between the CHRO and the Human Resources Leadership team (HRLT).

About the Job

Strategic Support & Advisory Partner with the CHRO and HRLT to drive HR strategy and ensure its ongoing alignment to organizational priorities and business goals Prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and updates for Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings, board discussions, town halls, Activation Office & related workstream meetings, and more Offer thought leadership as an individual contributor and partnership to CHRO and HRLT to support best-in-class thinking across the HR function and its contribution to the organization, including around AI & other automation and technology opportunities Provide research, analysis and recommendations on HR trends, metrics and issues that could influence the organization's HR strategy or priorities Work closely with HRLT to track progress against priorities, ensure alignment with strategic objectives and help remove obstacles Represent CHRO's viewpoint in select forums and meetings (where appropriate) and ensure connection/communication back to CHRO & HRLT

About You

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, HR, Organizational Development, or related field ideal) 7+ years of experience in a similar or related role – preferably in Human Resources Strong balance of strategy and process orientation Appreciation for the duality of business and people considerations in the work of an HR function Proven ability to connect functional strategies and initiatives to larger organizational goals and objectives Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate across teams and stakeholders Natural collaborator with an ability to guide discussions towards alignment and action High degree of discretion and judgment given the sensitive and often confidential nature of HR work Experience balancing concurrent priorities and adjusting focus as business needs evolve in a global environment. Strong project and process management orientation

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $167,300 - $245,400 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.

Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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LOCATION San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

FILL DATE This position is expected to be filled by 11/24/2026.

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.