Director, Human Resources

Bath & Body Works; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and parental leave

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Bath & Body Works in Columbus, OH is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead talent strategy and strategic HR initiatives for multiple functional groups at the Home Office. You will partner with senior leaders as a strategic advisor on org design, leadership development, and change management.

The role manages HR professionals, drives talent planning, and champions culture and engagement through initiatives like annual reviews and development programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Senior People Leader in HR.
• Experience in a retail environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to lead HR teams across multiple units and markets.
• Proficient in HR technology, systems and analytics.
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision making.
• Executive coaching and counsel to senior leaders.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate crucial conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR professionals to execute functional talent strategy.
• Influence leaders on people initiatives and programs.
• Drive talent strategy planning for assessments, risk, succession.
• Partner with leaders to build development plans.
• Champion culture and engagement through initiatives.
• Support change management efforts.

Skills

HR leadership

Executive coaching

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading talent strategy and strategic HR initiatives for multiple functional groups within the Home Office. This role operates as a strategic business partner and advisor to senior leaders in areas of business strategy and alignment, org design and effectiveness, leadership development, and change management.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Lead a group of HR professionals responsible for handling and executing functional talent strategy and providing HR solutions to support day to day people and organizational challenges

Business & Functional Strategy Influence

Provide thought leadership to respective functional leaders on departmental and talent initiatives that will deliver the brand vision and business growth goalsProvide strategic advice, and influence to functional and department leaders on people initiatives, programs and strategy programs like Annual Compensation Review, Quarterly Connects, Organizational Leadership Review, and Learning & DevelopmentPartner, influence and provide guidance to functional leaders to properly react to business initiatives and changes in the macro and micro environments through effective org analysis and design

Talent Strategy & Leadership Development

Partner with senior leaders to build development plans and identify systemic leadership strengths and gaps for Director and above to support future succession and leader capability buildingLead the execution of talent strategy planning through assessments exercises in risk, succession, performance management and hiring to identify gaps in talent health and identify proactive solutions and actions

Culture, Change & Engagement

Champion culture and engagement through creation and execution of engagement initiatives like the Associate Opinion survey and identifying the specific actions and needs of each function to create tailored plans and actionsFacilitate and support change management

Qualifications

8+ years of proven experience as a Senior People Leader in a Human Resources function, having driven People programs in a rapidly growing companyExperience working in a retail environment a plus, but not requiredKnowledge and expertise in employment laws and regulationAbility to handle and lead HR teams across multiple business units, buildings and geographic marketsProficient and up to date in current HR technology, systems and analyticsExcellent strategic thinking and decision making skillsExpertise providing executive coaching and counsel to senior leadersExceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to navigate crucial conversations, influence and drive insights using curiosity, strategic thinking and leadership versatilityProficiency in HR technology and analytics

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required

Core Competencies

Lead with Curiosity & HumilityBuild High Performing Teams for Today & TomorrowInfluence & Inspire with Vision & PurposeObserve, Engage & ConnectStrive to Achieve Operational ExcellenceDeliver Business Results

Benefits

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we’re proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post‑secondary education programs
• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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Category: Human Resources