Grocery Outlet

Sr. Director - Human Resources

Grocery Outlet$185K — $215K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field; MBA or MS-HR preferred.
  • Over 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in Corporate Retail functions.
  • Experience in Positive Employee Relations and Labor Relations preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to support multiple client groups with varied priorities simultaneously.
  • Hands-on experience managing fast-paced projects.
  • Strong data fluency including dashboard creation and advanced Excel analytics.
  • Expert knowledge of U.S. labor laws and safety regulations relevant to the retail and warehouse sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Advise Corporate leadership on organizational design and workforce planning.
  • Translate business objectives into a strategic people and talent roadmap.
  • Guide leaders in implementing change management initiatives and programs.
  • Provide oversight for employee relations program and improve management practices.
  • Oversee talent initiative projects with a focus on disciplined project management.
  • Ensure timely completion of core HR processes and impactful outcomes.
  • Create a culture of accountability and compliance across the organization.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program
  • Equity opportunities
  • 401(k) profit sharing
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Additional health benefits and perks.
Full Job Description


About the Role:

The Sr. Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for Corporate Functions is a senior HR leader responsible for shaping and executing the end-to-end people strategy that enables the effectiveness, scalability, and performance of the company's Core Functions.

Balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution, this role serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership across functions such as Purchasing, Business Technology, Store Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Finance, and other G&A teams. The Sr. Director, HRBP translates business priorities into integrated talent, organization, and employee experience and talent strategies while ensuring disciplined execution and accountability across all core HR programs.

Working closely with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence, this role designs, deploys, and operationalizes HR programs-including positive employee relations, performance enablement, organizational effectiveness, and change management-while leading and developing an HRBP team that supports a growing and evolving corporate organization. Success requires strong business acumen, data-driven decision making, and rigorous program and project management. This position reports to the VP, Human Resources.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Serve as a trusted and influential advisor to Corporate leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, capability building, change, and transformation.
  • In partnership with leaders, translate business objectives into a cohesive people and talent roadmap aligned with company strategy, culture, and ways of working, including capability building, leadership and critical skill development for the future.
  • Partner with the business in the implementation of programs and change management efforts to ensure successful outcomes. Influence and guide leaders in the implementation and communication of these programs/changes.
  • Provide strategic oversight and guidance for the employee relations program and workstream (performance management, investigations, accommodations, corrective action, and employment risk mitigation) with the goal of developing manager capability, consistent leadership practices, and a high-performing culture.
  • Project manage talent initiatives and programs by applying rigorous project management discipline (charters, timelines, KPIs, risk assessments).
  • Lead the implementation of core HR/Talent processes and programs (e.g. goal setting, calibration, succession reviews, merit & incentive cycles) with on-time completion and impactful outcomes.
  • Create a culture of accountability and compliance across all sites. Design programs and internal process/controls to ensure enforcement and accountability. Partner with business and other stakeholders to address gaps and risks.
  • Influence and coach leaders through complex organizational decisions and transitions.
  • Serve as a thought partner on positive employee relations strategy for our non-union workforce and implement/execute program components. In partnership with the business, conduct risk assessments and mitigation plans that are aligned with broader talent and engagement strategy. Coordinate site readiness, crafting communication strategies, partnering with outside counsel, and leading remediation plans as needed.
  • Leverage data, external benchmarks, and best practices to inform workforce and talent recommendations.
  • Lead and develop team of HRBPs. Define their goals and priorities, provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and direction. Build capabilities and strengthen talent bench for a growing and scaling organization.

About the Pay:
  • Base Salary Range: $185,000 - $215,000 Annually
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Equity
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
  • Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:
  • Bachelors in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field required; MBA or MS-HR preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership. Experience supporting Corporate Retail functions preferred.
  • Experience with Positive Employee Relations and Labor Relations preferred.
  • Proven experience supporting multiple client groups with different priorities at the same time.
  • Hands-on experience supporting fast paced projects.
  • Strong data fluency-able to build and interpret dashboards, use advanced Excel/analytics tools, and translate insights into action.
  • Expertise in U.S. labor and employment law (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRB) and retail/warehouse safety regulations.
  • Strong project and change management skills. Training in Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies preferred.

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About Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is a supermarket company that offers discount, overstocked and closeout products from name brand and private label suppliers. The company was founded in 1946 in San Francisco, California and has since expanded to over 350 locations in the United States. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. went public in 2019 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol GO. The company's mission is to provide customers with high-quality products at affordable prices.
Learn more about Grocery Outlet
Size
803 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$92.2 million
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ

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