Human Resources Director

Lever, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive access to C-suite

Employee discounts across our brands

Comprehensive benefits: PTO, medical,—

401(k) match

Job summary

Backcountry is seeking an experienced HR leader to guide a multi-country HR team across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. You will shape people strategy, lead executive-level HR initiatives, and drive transformation in a dynamic, multi-brand environment.

You will oversee performance management, learning and development, and M&A integration from the HR perspective, partnering with leadership to enhance engagement and capability across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including time as an HR business partner.
• 3+ years of people management experience; global or multi-country team leadership preferred.
• 2+ years of learning and development experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Demonstrated experience with M&A and acquisition integration from an HR perspective.
• Track record supporting business transformation and change initiatives.
• Experience working across diverse employee populations (corporate, retail, distribution).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HR managers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, building programs that raise HR capability in each location.
• Set clear expectations, coach managers, and create accountability structures that drive consistent performance across the team.
• Own the performance appraisal process end to end, including goal development, calibration, and accountability.
• Diagnose people and capability gaps — performance, talent, compensation — and design targeted interventions to close them.
• Design and implement learning programs that support growth, development, and compliance across the portfolio.
• Lead M&A integration processes from the HR side — org design, onboarding, policy harmonization, and culture alignment.
• Partner with management and stakeholders to support business transformation and change initiatives through people strategy.
• Work closely with brand leadership to create and sustain employee engagement programs that enable excellent performance across a multi-brand environment.

Skills

HR leadership

People management

Learning & development

M&A integration

Change management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Time-zone communication

Job description

Adventure is our Culture. Join a team that celebrates a lifestyle as bold as the terrain we love. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks. Whether you are at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection.

Reports to: VP, Human Resources

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office); Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX

About the Role

Adventure is our Culture. Join a team that celebrates a lifestyle as bold as the terrain we love. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks. Whether you are at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection.

Reports to: VP, Human Resources

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office); Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & HR Capability

• Lead and develop a team of HR managers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, building programs that raise HR capability in each location.
• Set clear expectations, coach managers, and create accountability structures that drive consistent performance across the team.

Talent & Performance Management

• Own the performance appraisal process end to end, including goal development, calibration, and accountability.
• Diagnose people and capability gaps — performance, talent, compensation — and design targeted interventions to close them.

Learning & Development

• Design and implement individual and group training programs that support growth, development, and compliance across the portfolio.

Business Transformation & M&A

• Lead M&A integration processes from the HR side — org design, onboarding, policy harmonization, and culture alignment.
• Partner with management and stakeholders to support business transformation and change initiatives through people strategy.

Employee Engagement

• Work closely with brand leadership to create and sustain employee engagement programs that enable excellent performance across a multi-brand environment.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including time as an HR business partner.
• 3+ years of people management experience; global or multi-country team leadership preferred.
• 2+ years of learning and development experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Demonstrated experience with M&A and acquisition integration from an HR perspective.
• Track record supporting business transformation and change initiatives.
• Experience working across diverse employee populations (corporate, retail, distribution).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively across time zones.

Why Join

The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.

• Executive Access: Work directly with C-suite leaders and brand CEOs to shape people strategy across a $1B+ portfolio.
• Leadership at Scale: Build and lead a multi-country HR team, define programs from scratch, and see your work reflected in the performance of 13 brands.
• Portfolio-Level Ownership: Shape HR strategy at the holding-company level — every M&A integration, every capability build, every talent decision rolls up to you.
• Competitive Benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.

Interview Process

1. Recruiter Screen - A 30-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.
2. Hiring Manager Interview - A conversation with the VP, Human Resources focused on leadership philosophy, HR strategy, and experience with M&A integration and business transformation.
3. Executive Interview - A discussion with senior leadership on portfolio-level people strategy, organizational priorities, and cultural fit.
4. Panel Interview - A session with cross-functional stakeholders to assess collaboration, communication, and approach to complex people challenges.
5. In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Salt Lake City office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
6. Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
7. Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.

Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.

Please Note

• Part of our interview process is a mandatory in-person interview with someone on our team prior to an offer. Candidates that are unwilling or unable to meet for an in-person interview will be removed from consideration immediately.

CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Employment is contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates.