Territory Human Resources Director - Burlington Stores

If you are interested in growing your human resources career with one of the largest and fastest growing off-price retailers in the nation, join the Burlington Stores team as a Director of Human Resources - Stores! Are you an experienced HR leader with excellent communication and organizational skills? Would you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy retail environment where you need to prioritize quickly and think on your feet? Do you understand the value of creating a strong, positive company culture where associates feel supported, valued and welcome? If so, this may be the right opportunity for you!

As a Director of Human Resources, you’ll partner with the territory executive and leadership team to assess and deliver global HR needs to ensure the achievement of strategic and operational business goals. You will provide expert advice, counsel, and coaching enabling senior leaders to run their businesses efficiently and successfully attract, develop and inspire top-notch talent. You will lead and direct a team Human Resources Managers throughout the territory to drive, influence and implement people strategies that support and align with business requirements while maintaining a high degree of integrity as you handle sensitive and confidential matters and information. You’ll use your expertise in Human Resources Management, Developing Standards, Management Proficiency, Managing Profitability, Process Improvement, Building Relationships and Learning and Development to help implement best practices that will drive results!

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and structure for regional teams that encompasses the mission and core values of the company through the development of trust and respect among peers and staff, building strong teams and partnerships, and driving results.
• Train store, district, and regional management in all areas of human capital management including: policy and procedure, leadership skills and development, sexual harassment, talent acquisition, performance management, terminations, and benefits.
• Maintain expert knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing employment (EEO, wage and hour, employee benefit, leave)
• Conduct investigations, train and develop staff; and maintain documentation in an organized manner and attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings as needed
• Support the territory in establishing and executing an effective recruiting strategy (short and long term) and work with the region to source, recruit, interview, and hire qualified candidates for management and staff openings
• Lead, coach and develop the team of HR Managers in your territory.
• Manage HR operations within the territory with a functional knowledge of business operations
• Develop and maintain HR metrics
• Partner with internal and/or external legal counsel to prepare for and/or respond to lawsuits or complaints filed by outside agencie

Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field and/or equivalent PHR/S[HR certification. At least ten years of experience in HR with increasing responsibility in a multi-site environment is required. Retail industry experience is preferred. Experience with training and organizational development is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required, as well as knowledge of human resources and applicant tracking systems and software like Workday, Oracle, iCIMS, ADP,. APC, etc. is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. Travel is required to all markets within designated territory.

If you…

…are excited to deliver great values to customers every day;

…take a sense of pride and ownership in helping drive positive results for a team;

…are committed to treating colleagues and customers with respect;

…believe in the power of diversity and inclusion;

…want to participate in initiatives that positively impact the world around you;

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package including a generous paid time off plan, a company matched 401(k) and an associate discount. We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of professional development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. We work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.