Director of People

Kimbrell's Home Furnishings•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kimbrell’s is looking to hire a Director of People, who will serve as a member of the Company’s Senior Leadership Team and report directly to its President. As Director of People, you’ll be responsible for talent acquisition and human resources, as well as promoting Kimbrell’s values across our retail footprint and within our executive office. Your expertise will ensure Kimbrell’s attracts, hires, and retains the right talent. You will be responsible for implementing effective ways to find candidates, building connections with potential hires, and working closely with Company leaders to identify what kind of people we need in each role. Your main goal is to make sure we always have talented people interested in working here and maintaining our reputation as an amazing place to work. In this role, you will have a home base at the Company’s Charlotte, NC executive office – where your presence is expected to actively contribute to maintaining a collegial and entrepreneurial environment – and you will travel to the Company’s retail stores as needed to promote the brand and culture. A hybrid work schedule will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
7+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or managerial role
Solid understanding of labor laws, regulations, and HR policies
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze HR metrics and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly
Excellent time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with candidates and employees
Knowledge of HR software

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Head of Talent Acquisition or Head of HR role
Previous Talent Acquisition and/or HR experience in Retail, Sales, or similar customer-facing industry
Proven ability to lead and manage organizational change initiatives
Passion for mentoring and developing future Company leaders

Responsibilities

Strategize clever ways to attract and hire the best talent for our team
Ensure we find the right people for our jobs, from advertising the positions to welcoming new hires
Maintain our positive workplace by solving any issues between team members and making sure everyone feels valued
Ensure all HR-related questions are answered and employment-related actions, including on-boarding, discipline and termination of employees in accordance with Company policy, are properly executed
Promote our positive company culture through employee engagement activities, events, and initiatives
Supervise the Company’s internal Benefits Administrator
Monitor and manage the Company’s 401K plan
Monitor and manage employment-related insurance policies and matters
Utilize HR data to analyze retention trends, hiring outcomes, and identify organizational risks
Ensure all labor laws, regulations, and HR policies are being followed
Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership to align people strategy with business goals