Director, Human Resources

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading talent strategy and strategic HR initiatives for multiple functional groups within the Home Office. This role operates as a strategic business partner and advisor to senior leaders in areas of business strategy and alignment, org design and effectiveness, leadership development, and change management.

• Lead a group of HR professionals responsible for handling and executing functional talent strategy and providing HR solutions to support day to day people and organizational challenges

• Provide thought leadership to respective functional leaders on departmental and talent initiatives that will deliver the brand vision and business growth goals
• Provide strategic advice, and influence to functional and department leaders on people initiatives, programs and strategy programs like Annual Compensation Review, Quarterly Connects, Organizational Leadership Review, and Learning & Development
• Partner, influence and provide guidance to functional leaders to properly react to business initiatives and changes in the macro and micro environments through effective org analysis and design

• Partner with senior leaders to build development plans and identify systemic leadership strengths and gaps for Director and above to support future succession and leader capability building
• Lead the execution of talent strategy planning through assessments exercises in risk, succession, performance management and hiring to identify gaps in talent health and identify proactive solutions and actions

• Champion culture and engagement through creation and execution of engagement initiatives like the Associate Opinion survey and identifying the specific actions and needs of each function to create tailored plans and actions
• Facilitate and support change management

• 8+ years of proven experience as a Senior People Leader in a Human Resources function, having driven People programs in a rapidly growing company
• Experience working in a retail environment a plus, but not required
• Knowledge and expertise in employment laws and regulation
• Ability to handle and lead HR teams across multiple business units, buildings and geographic markets
• Proficient and up to date in current HR technology, systems and analytics
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision making skills
• Expertise providing executive coaching and counsel to senior leaders
• Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate crucial conversations, influence and drive insights using curiosity, strategic thinking and leadership versatility
• Proficiency in HR technology and analytics

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links:
Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national…