Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.).

At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

S&S Activewear is committed to fostering a high-performance, people-first culture. As part of this ongoing transformation, we are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director, HRBP to lead our people agenda, drive organizational effectiveness, and enhance leadership capabilities across the business. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and serving as a key member of the HR leadership team, this role will be responsible for modernizing and optimizing the HR function to support a dynamic, fast-moving organization.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership presence, courage in decision-making, and a customer-centric mindset, ensuring that S&S Activewear continues to evolve as an industry leader.

Full-Time, Exempt, Remote Available

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPO and executive leadership team on all strategic people matters.
• Lead and develop a high-impact HR team, ensuring excellence across HRBP, talent management, rewards, L&D, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Lead organizational change initiatives to reinforce company objectives, embed cultural shifts, and enhance employee engagement.
• Design and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy to strengthen leadership capability, frontline effectiveness, and compliance/safety standards.
• Leverage HR technology, analytics, and reporting tools to drive insight, efficiency, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Champion a culture of accountability, speed, and continuous improvement, ensuring business agility and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead organizational design and transformation initiatives, promoting clarity, alignment, and engagement across teams.
• Design and execute holistic talent strategies encompassing acquisition, development, succession planning, and workforce management to meet both immediate and long-term business objectives.
• Liaise with Corporate HR and Legal teams to address complex employee relations issues while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Work alongside Group HR to provide timely, high-quality service solutions that effectively support local business operations.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget for the human resources department, ensuring financial efficiency
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