Director - Human Resources, Corporate

Grocery Outlet•Emeryville, CA

5d•$160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for Corporate Functions and Field is a senior HR leader responsible for shaping and executing the end-to-end people strategy that enables the effectiveness, scalability, and performance of the company's Core Functions. Balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution, this role serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership across functions such as Purchasing, Business Technology, Store Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Finance, and other G&A teams. The Director, HRBP translates business priorities into integrated talent, organization, and employee experience and talent strategies while ensuring disciplined execution and accountability across all core HR programs. Working closely with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence, this role designs, deploys, and operationalizes HR programs—including positive employee relations, performance enablement, organizational effectiveness, and change management—while leading and developing an HRBP team that supports a growing and evolving corporate organization. Success requires strong business acumen, data-driven decision making, and rigorous program and project management. This position reports to the VP, Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelors in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field required
10+ years of progressive HR leadership.
Proven experience supporting multiple client groups with different priorities at the same time.
Hands-on experience supporting fast paced projects.
Strong data fluency—able to build and interpret dashboards, use advanced Excel/analytics tools, and translate insights into action.
Expertise in U.S. labor and employment law (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRB) and retail/warehouse safety regulations.
Strong project and change management skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA or MS‑HR preferred.
Experience supporting Corporate Retail functions preferred.
Experience with Positive Employee Relations and Labor Relations preferred.
Training in Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted and influential advisor to Corporate leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, capability building, change, and transformation.
In partnership with leaders, translate business objectives into a cohesive people and talent roadmap aligned with company strategy, culture, and ways of working, including capability building, leadership and critical skill development for the future.
Partner with the business in the implementation of programs and change management efforts to ensure successful outcomes.
Influence and guide leaders in the implementation and communication of these programs/changes.
Project manage talent initiatives and programs by applying rigorous project management discipline (charters, timelines, KPIs, risk assessments).
Lead the implementation of core HR/Talent processes and programs (e.g. goal setting, calibration, succession reviews, merit & incentive cycles) with on-time completion and impactful outcomes.
Create a culture of accountability and compliance across all sites.
Design programs and internal process/controls to ensure enforcement and accountability.
Partner with business and other stakeholders to address gaps and risks.
Influence and coach leaders through complex organizational decisions and transitions.
Serve as a thought partner on positive employee relations strategy for our non-union workforce and implement/execute program components.
In partnership with the business, conduct risk assessments and mitigation plans that are aligned with broader talent and engagement strategy.
Coordinate site readiness, crafting communication strategies, partnering with outside counsel, and leading remediation plans as needed.
Leverage data, external benchmarks, and best practices to inform workforce and talent recommendations.
Lead and develop team of HRBPs.
Define their goals and priorities, provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and direction.
Build capabilities and strengthen talent bench for a growing and scaling organization.