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

Product discounts

401(k) matching

Paid leave

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, CA is seeking a seasoned HR Strategy & Operations leader to partner with the CHRO and HR Leadership Team.

This role coordinates enterprise-wide HR initiatives, accelerates priorities, and ensures timely, thoughtful decision-making with solid execution of strategic projects. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in HR strategy or related roles, a strong balance of business and people considerations, and excellent communication across teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HR strategy or related role
• Strong balance of business and people considerations
• Excellent written and verbal communication across teams

Responsibilities

• Strategic Support & Advisory Partner with CHRO and HRLT to drive HR strategy
• Prepare briefing materials and updates for ELT meetings, board discussions, town halls
• Provide thought leadership on AI, automation, and technology opportunities in HR
• Offer research and recommendations on HR trends, metrics and issues
• Track progress with HRLT and align with strategic objectives
• Represent CHRO's viewpoint in select forums and ensure communication back to CHRO & HRLT

Skills

HR strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/HR/OD or related

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.

About the Job

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).

• 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. Read more about our benefits here.

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.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full time

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