Director, Corporate Human Resources

Compensation

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

The Director, Human Resources is a strategic leader within the HR team and acts as a true partner within the business, specifically supporting the dynamic and growing Los Angeles Buying Office. This position assists leaders in optimizing people, strategy, structure, and process while supporting the Burlington culture and Core Values. The Director continuously influences and supports leadership development through coaching and elevation of talent in the organization.

The Director will coach, consult, and advise leaders regarding existing Human Resources programs and services. They act as a support partner with HR COE’s including HR operations;
Talent Acquisition;
Compensation;
Benefits; and Learning and Development. Acts as the key driver supporting talent management in succession planning, performance management, organizational development, and strategic programs.

• Positively communicate and demonstrate the company’s Core Values by developing trust and respect among peers and associates, building strong teams and partnerships, and driving results.
• Provide guidance and input regarding HR strategies that support the vision, culture and business needs of the organization.
• In partnership with business leaders, lead and drive the execution of all HR programs.
• Act as the key interface between HR functional specialists and assigned corporate groups to proactively support and add value in the delivery of business objectives.
• Build trusting consultative relationships with associates and leaders.
• Support the business teams in establishing and executing an effective talent strategy (short and long term) and work in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Inspire, coach, and influence coaching in the moment culture to effectively improve the quality and frequency of developmental feedback and improve the overall associate experience.
• Administer and provide coaching to business leaders in managing engagement survey results and developing meaningful and effective action plans to improve engagement.
• Drive the performance management program by ensuring performance expectations and policy guidelines are met and are conducted effectively and in a timely manner.
• Handle associate relations issues such as investigating employee complaints and advising appropriate action to leadership.
• Partner with internal and/or external legal counsel to prepare for and/or respond to any legal action or complaints filed by outside agencies; attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings as needed.
• Leverage data analysis to proactively identify issues within the business and develop plans to address and minimize disruption.
• Identify opportunities to move the business forward; work with leaders to develop and execute processes and programs to support business growth.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• PHR/SPHR certification (preferred).

• 7+ years HR leadership experience.
• 3+ years retail industry experience supporting merchandising (preferred).

• Expertise in all aspects of Human Resources Management.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence teams, build effective relationships, and flex style and interact with associates.
• Ability to influence all levels of leadership.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Ability to coach, support, and develop associates.
• Strong time‑management skills and sense of urgency to prioritize challenging demands.
• Strong business acumen.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws (EEO, wage and hour, leave, etc.).
• Ability to conduct investigations, train staff and maintain organized documentation.
• Excellent communication and strategic judgment skills to achieve goals using HR expertise.
• Ability to use Workday and other HR tools for data analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. Full‑time associates are also eligible for a variety of training and development opportunities.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to qualifications, education, job‑related skills, relevant experience and geographic location.