Director, Human Resources

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…