HR Director

 

DÔEN is a Los Angeles-based line inspired by nostalgia for the California of decades past. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting women- identifying individuals in all aspects of our organization, supply chain, and community. We strive to connect with our customers, build an open community, and foster relationships with inspiring individuals who wear our clothes throughout their lives. We work with domestic and overseas manufacturers who share our values and commitment of gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit their employees and surrounding community.

 

At DÔEN you’ll be joining a company that is inclusive and celebrates multiple approaches and views as we believe diversity drives creativity and growth. We work hard to foster a culture of honesty, integrity and collaboration where growth is not only encouraged but expected.

 

We celebrate inclusivity, equity, representation, and belonging in the workplace and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender non-conforming to apply.

 

Title: Director of Human Resources

Classification: Exempt

Salary Range*:  $120,000-$160,000

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

DÔEN is looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Director 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. This position is hybrid and will report to VP of Operations.  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 HR Director 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 diverse, equitable, and inclusive 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 HR Director 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.

 

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

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

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, educate and influence 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.

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.

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

Manages 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 Suite.

HR certifications are a plus.

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

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. 

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

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 and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

 

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

A fun-filled, creative work environment

Healthcare, Vision, Dental

401k with company match

Competitive salary

Generous discount

 

 

* Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

 

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

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer