Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function across our retail stores and supply chain/distribution operations. This role is critical as the company evolves from a closely held, family-owned business to a private equity-backed organization preparing for rapid growth and professionalization. The Director of HR will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, helping to build scalable people processes, strengthen culture, and develop high-impact HR practices across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership across retail, distribution, and corporate teams.
• Lead all aspects of the HR function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, total rewards, compliance, and training & development.
• Serve as a business partner to field and operations leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs that support a high-performance, values-driven culture.
• Design and implement scalable HR systems and infrastructure to support multi-site operations, future expansion and acquisitions.
• Oversee recruitment efforts for key roles across stores and distribution centers, with an emphasis on building a strong leadership pipeline.
• Champion organizational change management and employee engagement as the company transitions to a PE-backed model.
• Ensure compensation programs are competitive and aligned with company objectives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in retail, supply chain, or similar environments.
• Proven success leading HR in a company undergoing transformation or growth, including private equity-backed organizations.
• Broad generalist background with strong expertise in employee relations, recruiting, compensation, and organizational development.
• Experience leading HR across both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.