Levi Strauss

Director, HR Strategy & Operations

Levi Strauss$167K — $245K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, HR, Organizational Development, or related field ideal)
  • 7+ years of experience in a similar or related role, preferably in Human Resources
  • Strong balance of strategy and process orientation
  • Appreciation for business and people considerations in HR work
  • Proven ability to align functional strategies with organizational goals
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across teams
  • High degree of discretion and judgment for sensitive HR work

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CHRO and HRLT to drive HR strategy aligned to organizational priorities
  • Prepare materials for Executive Leadership Team meetings and other forums
  • Provide thought leadership on best practices in HR and technology opportunities
  • Conduct research and provide analysis on HR trends affecting strategy
  • Track strategic priorities and help resolve obstacles with HRLT
  • Represent CHRO in select meetings, ensuring communication back to leadership

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid leave
  • Health insurance
  • Product discounts
  • Comprehensive rewards package for health and financial goals
Full Job Description
The role of HR Strategy & Operations reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, helps to maximize reach and productivity for the CHRO and advance the most important work across the HR function. This role helps to coordinate and accelerate enterprise-wide HR initiatives and cross-functional priorities while also supporting a smooth and consistent flow of information, timely and thoughtful decision-making, and solid execution of key strategic projects. The individual in this role must be a trusted thought partner to the CHRO and a reliable conduit of information between the CHRO and the Human Resources Leadership team (HRLT).

About the Job
  • Strategic Support & Advisory
    • Partner with the CHRO and HRLT to drive HR strategy and ensure its ongoing alignment to organizational priorities and business goals
    • Prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and updates for Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings, board discussions, town halls, Activation Office & related workstream meetings, and more
    • Offer thought leadership as an individual contributor and partnership to CHRO and HRLT to support best-in-class thinking across the HR function and its contribution to the organization, including around AI & other automation and technology opportunities
    • Provide research, analysis and recommendations on HR trends, metrics and issues that could influence the organization's HR strategy or priorities
    • Work closely with HRLT to track progress against priorities, ensure alignment with strategic objectives and help remove obstacles
    • Represent CHRO's viewpoint in select forums and meetings (where appropriate) and ensure connection/communication back to CHRO & HRLT


About You
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, HR, Organizational Development, or related field ideal)
  • 7+ years of experience in a similar or related role - preferably in Human Resources
  • Strong balance of strategy and process orientation
  • Appreciation for the duality of business and people considerations in the work of an HR function
  • Proven ability to connect functional strategies and initiatives to larger organizational goals and objectives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate across teams and stakeholders
  • Natural collaborator with an ability to guide discussions towards alignment and action
  • High degree of discretion and judgment given the sensitive and often confidential nature of HR work
  • Experience balancing concurrent priorities and adjusting focus as business needs evolve in a global environment.
  • Strong project and process management orientation


This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $167,300 - $245,400 per year We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

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LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USA
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time

FILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 11/24/2026.Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

About Levi Strauss

Levi Strauss & Co. is a leading global apparel company with a presence in over 110 countries worldwide. The company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, with a focus on water conservation, reducing carbon emissions and improving worker well-being. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Levi Strauss
Size
16,600 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$127.1 million
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
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