HR Director, Athleta Headquarters

Athleta

Jan 16

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Job
Full-time
Expert Level
People, HR & Administration
Business, Operations & Strategy
San Francisco

Requirements

High level of comfort with most HR disciplines (employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational design, talent management, talent acquisition), including ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies
High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics (authentic, compassionate, genuine and honest)
Effective leadership, communication and problem-solving skills with exceptional listening skills
Strong business orientation, drive for results and learning agility
Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
Experience strategically partnering with and influencing senior leaders
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships grounded in mutual trust and respect across all levels of the organization and cross-functionally
Proven experience as an HR Director or similar role in a retail or similar industry; Previous experience leading and developing teams of HR professionals

Responsibilities

Provide strategic thought leadership and consultation/support on people and organizational issues: collectively, directly and through matrix management throughout the organization, leveraging resources, programs and tools to achieve desired outcomes
Actively participate with and influence the Leadership Teams, advising on people and organization impact of business plans and decisions; ensure that change and transformation plans are established and effectively executed
Identify and implement strategies which improve employee engagement and sense of belonging year-over-year, as measured through the continuous listening process; effectively build cross functional partnerships and consensus to bring strategies to life aligned with the overall business strategy
Analyze HR metrics to identify business opportunities working with leadership to develop and implement solutions
Drive talent management and succession planning activities within the business
Proactively partner with the business and HR partners in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management to develop strategies to strengthen or fill talent, organization and/or resource gaps, as needed, to ensure a ready-now talent pipeline; identify and deploy appropriate retention strategies to promote organizational stability
Collaborate with and influence leaders to turn culture vision into tangible actions
Lead and develop a team to support effective execution of all objectives, and enable professional development and career growth for team members

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the HR Director at Athleta Headquarters?

The HR Director is responsible for leading strategic HR business partnership across Athleta Headquarters functions, fostering a culture of performance, inclusivity, and engagement that fuels business success.

Who does the HR Director report to?

The HR Director reports to Athleta’s Head of HR.

What type of team will the HR Director lead?

The HR Director will lead the Athleta HQ HR Business Partner team.

What are some key tasks the HR Director will perform?

Key tasks include providing strategic thought leadership, participating with Leadership Teams, identifying strategies to improve employee engagement, analyzing HR metrics, driving talent management, and collaborating to turn culture vision into actions.

What is the required experience for this role?

Proven experience as an HR Director or similar role in a retail or similar industry is required, along with previous experience leading and developing teams of HR professionals.

What kind of organizational culture does Athleta promote?

Athleta promotes a culture of performance, inclusivity, and engagement, which aligns with their commitment to empowering women and girls.

What is the salary range for the HR Director position?

The salary range is $175,100 - $232,000 USD, with variations depending on qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What benefits does Athleta offer to its employees?

Athleta offers benefits such as merchandise discounts, a competitive Paid Time Off plan, volunteer hours, a 401(k) plan with company matching, employee stock purchase plans, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Does Athleta have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Athleta is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging.

Is there a requirement for face masks or COVID vaccination for employees?

No, effective June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. no longer requires face masks or proof of COVID vaccination, unless mandated by local or state requirements.

Athleta

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

We believe that being fit and active makes life richer and bigger than it could possibly be otherwise. And we’re always looking for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences. Collaboration is a real thing here. Because we know that individually we’re strong; but together we’re unstoppable. Athleta is a certified B Corp, which means we put people and planet right up there with profit, and we’re committed to using business as a force for good. If all this has you nodding “yes,” we’d love to hear from you.