We're looking for a hybrid Director of People & Culture in the retail industry.

Our client is a fast-growing, people-first retail brand known for its entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to creating a high-performance culture. They value innovation, collaboration, and leadership with heart, making this an exciting opportunity for a strategic HR leader who wants to make a meaningful impact.

The Director of People & Culture will be responsible for developing and executing people strategies, fostering a strong company culture, and overseeing all areas of HR to support business growth. This role reports directly to the CEO and plays a key role in shaping the organization's future. This is a newly designed role with the potential for growth. It provides the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and drive meaningful change.

Director of People & Culture Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic HR roadmap that aligns with business objectives.
• Lead all aspects of HR, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, total rewards, and employee relations.
• Drive a high-performance culture and ensure strong leadership across the organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and guidance on people and culture strategies.
• Utilize HR technology and analytics to enhance decision-making and improve efficiencies.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and best HR practices.

The successful candidate has:

• 5+ years in a Director-level HR role within retail or hospitality.
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• A generalist background of HR with experience in compensation, full cycle recruitment, policies and procedures, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, workforce planning.
• A strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to balance big-picture thinking and hands-on execution.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and leadership skills-able to inspire and coach teams at all levels.
• Tech-savvy approach, using HR tools and data to drive decisions.
• A humble, hardworking attitude with a passion for creating an exceptional workplace culture.
• Living in the Vancouver area is a must

Compensation and Benefits:

• The discussed salary range is $90,000 - $115,000, depending on experience.
• Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Bonus structure

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.