Director, Human Resources Fashion Industry

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is assisting a client in New York in finding a strategic HR leader to partner with senior leadership and management to align people strategies with business objectives. The role drives organizational effectiveness, supports a high-performing culture, and provides leadership across HR functions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen, influence across levels, and a solutions-oriented approach to navigate complexity, lead through change, and foster employee

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Proven success partnering with senior and executive leadership.
• Deep experience across multiple HR disciplines (employee relations, talent strategy, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness).
• Strong executive presence with credibility and discretion.
• Experience leading high-performing teams through change and ambiguity.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee relations with sound judgment.
• Strong business and financial acumen incl. budgeting and analytics.
• Experience in a global or multi-entity environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and refinement of HR strategies, programs, and policies that support organizational goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into clear people initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership across core HR functions including employee relations, performance management, talent management, compensation and benefits, training and development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors to improve HR programs, benefits offerings, and related systems.
• Lead and support learning and development initiatives aligned with current and future business needs.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and invoice processing related to HR operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Skills

HR leadership

Executive partnership

Change management

Strategic planning

People analytics

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

Job Description

NYC Area Applicants ONLY – No Relo – Must have Fashion Industry Experience

Our client is seeking a strategic Human Resources leader to partner closely with senior leadership and management teams to align people strategies with business objectives. This individual will help drive organizational effectiveness, support a high-performing culture, and provide leadership across a broad range of HR functions.

Our client is seeking a strategic Human Resources leader to partner closely with senior leadership and management teams to align people strategies with business objectives. This individual will help drive organizational effectiveness, support a high-performing culture, and provide leadership across a broad range of HR functions.

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization. This role requires a thoughtful, solutions-oriented leader who can navigate complexity, lead through change, and foster employee engagement and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and refinement of HR strategies, programs, and policies that support organizational goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into clear and effective people initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership across core HR functions, including:
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Talent management
• Compensation and benefits
• Training and development
• Succession planning
• Workforce planning
• Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors to improve HR programs, benefits offerings, and related systems.
• Lead and support learning and development initiatives aligned with current and future business needs.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and invoice processing related to HR operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Required Skills And Experience

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Proven success partnering with senior and executive leadership.
• Deep experience across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent strategy, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence, advise, and challenge leaders with credibility and discretion.
• Experience leading high-performing teams through change, growth, and ambiguity.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and balanced decision-making.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce analytics, and cost management.
• Experience working in a global or multi-entity environment is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Employee relations
• Policy and procedure development
• Staffing and recruitment
• Performance management
• Compensation strategy
• Training and development
• Legal and compliance awareness
• Change leadership
• Stakeholder management