Director, DC HR

Ross Stores • Buckeye, AZ

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About The Position

The DC HR Director is a leader and partner in all aspects of the HR function and supports the business leaders to design and deliver programs that align with and enable the Supply Chain business objectives. The role is responsible for developing the strategy and identifying people priorities for the business, using metrics and feedback themes to drive actions that positively impact Associate attraction, retention, and engagement in support of bottom line business initiatives. Leads the prioritization of learning, talent and positive Associate relations activities in partnership with other HR team members and HR Services. Supports leaders in creating an inclusive environment where Associates and teams can work at their best. Drives the development and execution of a talent strategy that enables the achievement of business goals and ensuring the identification and development of future leaders, succession planning, and other critical talent processes. The successful DC HRD proactively identifies opportunities to optimize the organization - structure, size, workforce composition - in support of business outcomes. They provide leadership coaching and support team effectiveness efforts through direct and actionable feedback. This role manages and drives multiple HR programs across the network of DCs in a fast paced and complex business environment while building capability within business and support leaders through change. This role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs within the respective DC, communicates needs proactively with Ross HR Partners, HR Management and Centers of Excellence. Responsible for maximum performance execution of HR deliverables. Executes programs including, but not limited to, strategic workforce planning, talent and performance management, skill development, and management training. Provides partnership and support to related functions. Responsible for driving HR process execution and consistency in Supply Chain management while following HR best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• 10 years relevant business unit experience in Human Resources
• SPHR(CA) or equivalent professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee, facilitate and guide the Talent Management and Succession Planning processes and serve as a consultant to Business leaders in all areas of Performance Management for assigned business units.
• In collaboration with HR Information Systems, coordinate, monitor and report out on DC business unit specific relevant HR Metrics.
• Collaborate with HR Partners to deliver HR solutions that meet business needs and help maintain a positive workplace environment and culture.
• Partner with leaders to effectively manage and lead change in the organization.
• Provide DC specific oversight of the Contingent Labor Vendor's processes and engage when needed to provide high level guidance.
• Maintain productive communication with Production and Support Departments to build relationships and guide value added HR support.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement in HR and within the business by establishing new approaches, policies, and procedures.
• Work with HRIS and Compensation to research and benchmark competitor wage and nonwage components.
• Facilitate and guide the DC new associate onboarding process for exempt associates.
• Work with leaders on initiatives to promote positive Associate relations.
• Guide, influence and initiate the MIT and SIT development initiatives.
• Conduct and track exempt level exit interviews and provide appropriate consultation based on feedback.
• Partner with HR Services with investigations and respond to exempt level unemployment cases.
• Facilitate and/or support HR and engagement-related programs at individual locations.
• Assist as necessary in the opening of new Distribution centers across the network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees