Job Summary

The Senior Director, People & Culture Business Partners plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing human resources strategies aligned with the organizational goals. This role is responsible for fostering a positive and collaborative culture while driving initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent development. Provides guidance to executives, managers, supervisors, and employees.

Essential Functions

Develops and executes HR strategies that align with the overall business objectives.
Partners with senior leadership to understand business goals and provide strategic guidance.
Drives the development and implementation of HR initiatives to support organizational growth and change.
Leads and mentors a team of People & Culture Business Partners (P&CBP).
Fosters a high-performance culture within the P&CBP team, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.
Provides guidance and support for complex HR issues and initiatives.
Oversees employee relations strategies, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.
Leads the P&CBPs to address employee concerns, conflicts, and performance management issues.
Works closely with the talent acquisition team to ensure the attraction and retention of top talent.
Works closely with the Leaning & Development team to develop and implement talent development programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
Assesses and improves P&C processes to enhance organizational efficiency.
Leads initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure P&C initiatives are integrated into business operations.
Communicates P&C strategies and initiatives effectively to all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Ten (10) years progressive experience in Human Resources
Five (5) years people management.
Strong consultative skills, partnering with client groups to understand business strategy / challenges, provide guidance, analysis and recommendations on complex matters.
Ability to influence, engage, and partner closely with leaders across all levels of the organization in planning, change management, and conflict resolution.
Proactive and able to manage competing priorities, delivering quality work in a timely manner and communicating status to key stakeholders.
Ability to operate at both the strategic and operational levels (i.e., strategic thinking and ability to operationalize) to drive results.
Proven experience leading teams and managing projects from inception through execution.
Must be able to work on-site at KEEN HQ in Portland 2-3 days per week or as needed.

Travel Required: Yes up to 5% of work time will involve travel

Base Salary: $185,000.00 - $200,000.00 yearly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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Sr. Director, People & Culture Business Partner