Director of People Operations + Strategy

• Location 6750 Manchester Avenue,St. Louis, MO, 63139,United States

Weissman is seeking an experienced, business-minded Director of People Operations + Strategy to help shape how our People function supports the organization today and as we grow. This highly visible leadership role sits at the intersection of people strategy, business operations, and execution, partnering closely with our SVP of Human Resources and leaders across the organization to turn strategic priorities into practical, scalable solutions.

You’ll lead the day-to-day operations of the People function while bringing a strong understanding of

the business, financial impact, and employee experience to decisions affecting our workforce.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on People leader who enjoys both building strategy and making it work in practice. You’ll work across the full employee lifecycle, lead complex employee relations and compliance matters, strengthen HR systems and processes, develop meaningful people analytics, guide change initiatives, and continually look for ways to make our programs more efficient and effective. We’re looking for someone who can move comfortably between the big picture and the details, someone who can advise senior leaders, coach and develop the HR team, solve challenging operational problems, and create an employee experience that supports both our people and the business.

Director of People Operations + Strategy

Hybrid

70% On-Site

30% Work-from-Home

For more than 60 years, Weissman has helped performance creators bring their visions to life. As a third-generation, family-owned company and a leader in the dance industry, we design and deliver beautiful, high-quality costumes, dancewear, and accessories that support dancers and the people who inspire them through every step of the journey from practice to performance.

What makes Weissman special is the people behind the product. Our work brings together creative thinkers, technical experts, problem solvers, and collaborators across design, merchandising, product development, sourcing, marketing, sales, operations, and more. Because so much of what we do happens under one roof, our teams have the opportunity to work closely across functions, see ideas become reality, and understand how their individual contributions connect to our customers and the performers who ultimately take the stage.

Our culture is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and a willingness to keep getting better. We believe people with purpose are unstoppable, information fuels growth, and innovation sets us apart. We encourage our employees to ask questions, share ideas, take ownership of their work, and challenge what’s possible. Whether you’re developing a new product, improving a process, solving a customer need, or supporting the people who make it all happen, there is an opportunity to make an impact here.

At Weissman, our customers are center stage in everything we do. We’re proud of our history, energized by where we’re going, and committed to building an environment where talented people can learn, contribute, grow, and do meaningful work together.

Lead day-to-day People operations across all HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition and Compensation, Learning + Development, Payroll and Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and HR Compliance.

Partner with the Senior Vice President of Human Resources to translate long-term people and business strategy into actionable operational roadmaps, project plans, priorities, and execution goals.

Serve as a strategic and consultative partner to senior leaders across the organization, applying strong…