Director Human Resources Business Partner

Cotton On Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

Competitive pay

Wellness support 24/7

Incentives and recognition programs

Medical, dental, vision + more

401(k) matching

Development opportunities

COG Awards

Job summary

Cotton On Group is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to leadership, aligning people initiatives with business growth across corporate, field/store and distribution center teams.

You will bridge vision and execution, balancing strategic HR with hands‑on delivery, and drive workforce planning, development and compliance in a hybrid, multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience across talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance.
• Experience supporting retail store operations, distribution/logistics facilities and corporate environments.
• Ability to balance execution with strategic HR initiatives and align HR with business goals.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate retail, field and supply chain goals into HR programs.
• Proven change agent with experience guiding organizations through growth or restructuring.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence from frontline to executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership by partnering with leaders across corporate, field and supply chain to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Balance high‑level planning with hands‑on execution and ensure HR programs are delivered effectively across all sites.
• Oversee talent lifecycle across office, retail and warehouse populations with tailored onboarding and retention strategies.
• Advise managers on performance issues, goal setting and robust succession planning for hourly and salaried staff.
• Guide organization through transitions, growth and retail evolution with change management planning.
• Develop and administer core HR programs including compensation, benefits and employee relations while ensuring compliance.
• Optimize HR operations using Oracle HRIS to improve payroll touchpoints and data accuracy.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

Compensation & benefits

Employee relations

Oracle HRIS

Strategic planning

Change management

Compliance

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Job description

Benefits You Will Love

• 50% Team Member discount for all Brands/Products
• Competitive Pay
• Wellness Support 24/7
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward & recognize our team
• Great benefits for YOU & your family – Medical, Dental, Vision + more
• 401(k) matching program, with a commitment to financial literacy and support
• Development opportunities that could take you anywhere
• Quarterly COG Awards + real time recognition

The Role

SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Role Overview as the Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to leadership, driving people and culture initiatives that scale business growth. You will bridge the gap between company vision and operational reality, maintaining a seamless balance of strategic vision and hands‑on execution across our diverse Corporate, Field/Store, and Distribution Center teams.

• Format: Hybrid
• Schedule: 3 days in office per week
• Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Head of HR

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner directly with business leaders across corporate, field, and supply chain networks to align people strategies with commercial objectives. Provide actionable insights on organisational design, culture, and workforce planning.
• Balanced Execution: Maintain the balance of high‑level strategic planning with a hands‑on commitment to operational execution. Ensure HR programs are built effectively and delivered flawlessly across frontline, logistical, and corporate environments.
• Multi‑Site Talent Management: Oversee a diverse talent lifecycle, customizing onboarding, growth, and retention strategies to fit the distinct needs of office, retail store, and warehouse populations.
• Performance & Succession: Champion a culture of high performance. Advise and guide managers through complex performance issues, goal setting, and robust succession planning tailored to both hourly and salaried workforces.
• Change Management: Guide the organization through periods of transition, network growth, and retail evolution. Help leaders build change plans that minimize disruption and maximize employee engagement.
• HR Programs & Policy: Oversee the development and administration of core HR programs, including compensation, benefits, and employee relations, while ensuring strict compliance with local, state, and federal labor regulations.
• Process & Technology Optimization: Leverage the Oracle HRIS platform to continuously evaluate, streamline, and optimize HR operations, payroll touchpoints, and compliance data to drive operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation across talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
• Industry Focus: Prior HR experience supporting retail store operations, distribution/logistics facilities, and corporate environments.
• Technical Skills: Hands‑on proficiency and experience utilizing Oracle HRIS for data management and operational workflows.
• Execution & Strategy: Proven ability to balance high‑level strategic alignment with the grit required to execute day‑to‑day HR deliverables across multiple sites.
• Business Acumen: Strong critical thinking skills with a proven ability to translate commercial retail, field, and supply chain goals into strategic HR initiatives.
• Change Agent: Demonstrated experience successfully guiding organizations through periods of growth, restructuring, or cultural change.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, with a track record of building trust and influencing frontline managers to executive leaders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to move around the store throughout the shift/workday
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly (e.g., boxes or other merchandise packages, bins, clothing racks, stools/ladders)
• Ability to regularly squat/kneel (e.g., to access under-storage bins, during visual resets)
• Ability to regularly use a ladder, step stool or raised platform safely to complete required tasks

Who are we?

Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life‑changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we may support you in completing the job application process.

In addition, Cotton On Group will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local “Fair Chance” ordinances.

CA: This is a full time salary role with the annual wage range of $145,000 - $170,000/yr