Director, HR Strategy & Operations

Levi Strauss•San Francisco, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of HR Strategy & Operations reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, helps to maximize reach and productivity for the CHRO and advance the most important work across the HR function. This role helps to coordinate and accelerate enterprise-wide HR initiatives and cross-functional priorities while also supporting a smooth and consistent flow of information, timely and thoughtful decision-making, and solid execution of key strategic projects. The individual in this role must be a trusted thought partner to the CHRO and a reliable conduit of information between the CHRO and the Human Resources Leadership team (HRLT). About the Job Strategic Support & Advisory Partner with the CHRO and HRLT to drive HR strategy and ensure its ongoing alignment to organizational priorities and business goals Prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and updates for Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings, board discussions, town halls, Activation Office & related workstream meetings, and more Offer thought leadership as an individual contributor and partnership to CHRO and HRLT to support best-in-class thinking across the HR function and its contribution to the organization, including around AI & other automation and technology opportunities Provide research, analysis and recommendations on HR trends, metrics and issues that could influence the organization's HR strategy or priorities Work closely with HRLT to track progress against priorities, ensure alignment with strategic objectives and help remove obstacles Represent CHRO's viewpoint in select forums and meetings (where appropriate) and ensure connection/communication back to CHRO & HRLT

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, HR, Organizational Development, or related field ideal)
7+ years of experience in a similar or related role – preferably in Human Resources
Strong balance of strategy and process orientation
Appreciation for the duality of business and people considerations in the work of an HR function
Proven ability to connect functional strategies and initiatives to larger organizational goals and objectives
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate across teams and stakeholders
Natural collaborator with an ability to guide discussions towards alignment and action
High degree of discretion and judgment given the sensitive and often confidential nature of HR work
Experience balancing concurrent priorities and adjusting focus as business needs evolve in a global environment.
Strong project and process management orientation

Responsibilities

Partner with the CHRO and HRLT to drive HR strategy and ensure its ongoing alignment to organizational priorities and business goals
Prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and updates for Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings, board discussions, town halls, Activation Office & related workstream meetings, and more
Offer thought leadership as an individual contributor and partnership to CHRO and HRLT to support best-in-class thinking across the HR function and its contribution to the organization, including around AI & other automation and technology opportunities
Provide research, analysis and recommendations on HR trends, metrics and issues that could influence the organization's HR strategy or priorities
Work closely with HRLT to track progress against priorities, ensure alignment with strategic objectives and help remove obstacles
Represent CHRO's viewpoint in select forums and meetings (where appropriate) and ensure connection/communication back to CHRO & HRLT