Director, Human Resource Business Partners - Stores (South Territory)

About the Role

As Director, Human Resources Business Partners-Stores, you will collaborate with Territory leadership to develop and execute people strategies and talent practices for Kohl's stores. You will lead a team focused on culture and people strategy, coaching and advising, workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness and operational delivery and will support the business in achieving strategic goals and objectives.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to Terrority leadership to drive productive people solutions
• Determine Territory HR strategy by understanding business goals, advising on change initiatives, assessing HR implications and providing guidance to leaders
• Oversee consistent execution of HR practices, systems and analyzing reports
• Lead talent management through implementing plans, monitoring workforce planning, acquiring and retaining key talent, analyzing data, driving performance management and ensuring compliance with compensation programs
• Develop strategies to attract and maintain a skilled workforce through diagnosing gaps, recruiting and developing talent, supporting workforce development and succession planning and leveraging capabilities
• Proactively seek knowledge of industry and functional specialty by researching best practices, emerging trends, technological advancements and benchmark comparisons to create best-in-class HR practices
• Drive and role model Kohl's values and behaviors to reinforce leadership and associate engagement
• Coach and guide direct reports of Human Resources Business Partners to provide successful and effective customer service while increasing capabilities and responsibilities
• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in Associate Relations or Human Resources within a retail environment or related industry
• Experience leading strategy and supervising a multi-unit operation
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30-40% based on business needs

Preferred

• PHR or SPHR certification