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Director of People and Culture - Retail - 19259
Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CA | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE CA
Job Description
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
Meet Your Recruiter
Patti Babyn
RPR, Senior Recruitment Consultant
HR & Senior Office Personnel
Specializing in Human Resources, Executive Assistant, and Senior Office Personnel placements across Canada, Patti has over 15 years of national and global recruitment experience. She brings a wealth of expertise in interviewing, placement and collaboration, giving her clients the benefit of impeccable matches. She was also a business owner and managed a sales team for nine years, so she brings practical insights that drive success for her clients.
Patti’s thoughtful questions probe deep into the needs of each client, allowing her to pinpoint the best talent for the role from her vast network of qualified candidates. She is equally enthusiastic with candidates. Knowing that what she does changes lives, she provides insightful advice. With a heartfelt commitment to helping others, she situates candidates in positions where they will succeed. She has a degree and background in social work, where she honed keen communication and assessment skills. Passionate about cultivating long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, she is an ongoing resource for those she partners with.
Patti is a wife and mother, and outside of the office enjoys camping, hiking, cycling and volunteering. She is also a part-time makeup artist and takes pride in helping woman look and feel their best!