Director, People & Culture

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.•Berwyn, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture Director serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders across multiple corporate business units, driving a cohesive people strategy that supports organizational performance, employee engagement, and long-term growth. This role leads initiatives that strengthen culture, optimize talent, and ensure operational excellence across a diverse, knowledge based workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area
Minimum of 10 years of extensive HR leadership experience supporting corporate or multi-functional business units
Strong understanding of employment law, organizational development, and HR best practices
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives
Exceptional communication, relationship building, and problem solving skills
Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, high performing workplace
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

Champion a unified values driven culture across business units while supporting the unique needs of each team
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and department heads, providing insight on workforce strategy, team effectiveness, and organizational health
Coach leaders on communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement
Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, collaboration, and cross-functional alignment
Guide organizational design efforts to support growth, efficiency, and evolving business priorities
Drive change management strategies for enterprise-wide transformations, system implementations, and restructuring
Oversee workforce planning, talent acquisition strategy, and succession planning
In partnership with Learning & Development, implement leadership development programs that strengthen managerial capability and prepare future leaders
Implement performance management processes that promote accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement in line with Coaching for Success
Equitably handle employee relations issues in accordance with company standards and applicable laws
Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and create targeted development pathways
Support annual planning cycles, including budgeting, headcount forecasting, and organizational prioritization