Are you innovative and do you excel in identifying opportunities to move business forward? Do you have a high level of integrity and thrive in fast paced, people-oriented environments? If yes, come join one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation- join the Burlington Stores team as a Human Resources Director - Corporate!
**This is a hybrid role, based out of our New Jersey HQ.**
The Human Resources Director - Corporate is a strategic leader within the HR team and acts as a true partner within the business. This position assists leaders in optimizing people, strategy, structure, and process, while supporting the Burlington culture and Core Values.
The Director will coach, consult, and advise leaders regarding existing Human Resources programs and services. They will act as a support partner with other HR functions including HR operations; Talent Acquisition; Compensation; Benefits; and Learning and Development. They will also act as the key driver supporting talent management in the areas of succession planning; performance management; employee relations; organizational development, and strategic programs.
A Day in the Life:
- 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 specialist and assigned corporate group in order 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 results.
- Drive performance management program by ensuring performance expectations and policy guidelines are being met and are conducted effectively and in a timely manner.
- Handle various associate relations issues, such as investigating employee complaints, resolving employee conflicts, 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.
You’ll Come With:
- Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree along with 5-7 years of HR leadership experience.
- PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing employment (EEO, wage and hour, employee benefits, leave policies and practices).
- Ability to conduct investigations, train and develop staff and maintain documentation in an organized manner.
- The ability to use sound business judgment and the ability to achieve goals by leveraging HR expertise.
- Ability to utilize tools (Workday/TMS/Kenexa) to leverage data.
- Must be proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams 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.
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