Senior Director of Human Resources

Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.

Title: Sr. Director of Human Resources

Classification: Exempt 

Salary Range*:  $120,000-$160,000/annualized

Location: HQ (Van Nuys, CA) 3 days a week, DC (Carson, CA) 1 day a week, 1 day remote

Schedule*: Hybrid, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM (minimum in office 4 days/week)

DÔEN is looking for a dynamic and experienced Sr. Director of Human Resources to join our growing team in Los Angeles. We are looking for someone  who takes pride in their work and is committed to advancing equity and inclusion in their workplace. The Sr. Director of HR is a versatile, highly motivated and dedicated individual who thrives on solving complex challenges, fostering innovation and enabling the company to achieve its business objectives. This individual will be instrumental in overseeing all aspects of HR operations, compliance, talent acquisition, and fostering a collaborative work culture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in compliance and operations, talent acquisition, and a demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The Sr. Director of HR  will collaborate closely with leaders at all levels within the business to align the HR strategy with the broader vision of the company. This role will oversee a team of HR Professionals and will report directing into the CEO. The job description below is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the role's key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes.    

Lead a team of 2 HR professionals with various HR functions including talent acquisition, payroll, learning & development and HR administration.

Collaborate closely with business leaders to gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations and strategic imperatives to facilitate alignment between HR initiatives and business objectives.

Partner with leaders and managers to ensure team structure and roles are aligned with business objectives.

Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with leaders and employees, serving as a living embodiment of the core values that drive excellence at the company.

Galvanize and educate leaders to execute people-related strategies, fostering continuous improvement in line with industry best practices by challenging workplace paradigms.

Deliver strategic People consulting services throughout all stages of the employee lifecycle, encompassing attraction, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, retention and separation.

Proactively assess the development needs of teams and employees, offering recommendations and implementing tailored solutions that empower employees to excel and drive growth.

Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by developing and implementing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Manage employee relations matters within the context of performance management, conflict resolution, investigations and employee concerns, while proactively devising strategies to address emerging trends within the industry.

Ensure compliance with all HR-related laws, regulations, and company policies.

Develop and implement HR strategies and processes to optimize operations and efficiency.

Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and other HR operational functions.

Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies with Recruiter to attract and retain top-tier talent.

Deliver on-going YOY business analysis of all People tools and processes to ensure cost and effectiveness are optimized.

Manage a 100% compliant LOA management process.

Ensures ADA Compliance, including interactive process and documentation.

Collaborate closely with virtually every department throughout the company and offer support to different teams in aligning culture-building and development opportunities to facilitate sustainable growth.

Ability to analyze and draft proposals for negotiations, memos, and employment agreements.

Demonstrate organization and problem-solving skills by analyzing and providing strong recommendations for HR improvements.

Proven success in recruiting a diverse talent pool and finding candidates who will foster an environment of inclusion. 

Demonstrated presentation skills, i.e., HR meetings, trainings, panels.

Advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult and sensitive situations/individuals effectively.

Excellent project management and execution skills.

Thrives in a high-pressure environment and can manage multiple priorities.

Possesses intellectual curiosity; brings insight into the team and business.

Efficient and organized.

Self-directed with a high sense of urgency–a proactive and adaptable "doer"; entrepreneurial and comfortable operating with ambiguity and change; eager to learn and build; a no-task-too-small mentality.

Ability to work in a fast-paced culture where the business needs are ever-evolving, with a critical thinking mindset that anticipates, and addresses growth needs of the organization.

Ability to communicate effectively with team members of different backgrounds and skill sets, cultural experience.

Outstanding interpersonal skills that balance people development with company goals with an emphasis on building partnerships, managing conflict resolution and negotiations.

Passionate about working for an inclusive, values driven brand.

Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.

HR certifications are a plus.

Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices including State and Federal labor law.

10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 of those years as an HRBP. 

Exceptional relationship-building skills and the capacity to inspire and influence at all levels. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. 

Track record of building and deploying People systems, tools and processes, including multi-dimensional organizational structures and business entities

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. 

Ability to articulate value-based solutions to complex business problems.  

Demonstrated experience collaborating with teams to resolve complex people related challenges at all levels of an organization. 

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with maturity and confidence in working with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.

Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer.

Able to life/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.

Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.

Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones.

Must be able to access various areas of a given location.

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

A fun-filled, creative work environment

Healthcare, Vision, Dental

401k with company match

Competitive salary

Generous discount 

Please email your resume to careers@shopdoen.com for consideration.