Director, People & Experience Business Partner (PXPB) - Operations

Job Title: Director, People & Experience Business Partner (PXBP) – Operations

Reports to: Sr. Director, People & Experience Business Partner (PXBP) & Shared Services

Location: Goleta, CA

The Role

You will be the lead PX business partner for our Operations organization, supporting areas including supply chain, planning, logistics & distribution, etc., partnering closely with business leaders, PX COE leads, PXBPs and regional PX partners to implement PX programs and talent plans that support the business strategy, talent strategy and culture across client groups.

We celebrate diversity-of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Be a trusted advisor for assigned business units, working closely with senior leaders and supporting employee base
• Partner with PX COEs to support the development of holistic people strategies for assigned groups, and partner with business leaders to implement within client base; Ensure clear alignment of talent objectives with business objectives, as well as with cross-functional partners
• Support the alignment of business unit talent plans with required capabilities for the future to achieve Deckers strategic growth plans; Develop effective change management plans with leaders to support through organizational growth and evolution
• Assess organizational needs and partner with Talent Management/OD to drive solutions through org design, talent acquisition, L&D, change management, retention, DEI and career and leadership development, etc.
• Collaborate closely and share knowledge with PXBPs (HQ & regional) and COEs to ensure a clear and common understand of broader business needs and interdependencies across client groups; Identify areas of synergy and opportunities for scale, as well as areas of overlap or conflict
• Be a champion & advocate of global talent priorities and support the successful rollout of Deckers people practices & programs within client groups, including performance management, headcount prioritization/management, goal setting, compensation processes, workforce planning, policies, etc. Partner with colleagues to deliver seamless PX experiences across the global business.
• As an important member of the broader PX team, contribute to cross-functional initiatives beyond assigned client groups for broader impact and understanding; Lead and/or participate in select projects
• Embed and drive diversity, equity, belonging & inclusion principles in all people practices
• Seek advice, redirect and/or escalate employee matters where appropriate to People Success, ER, Compensation, Benefits, and other COEs
• Foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where all employees feel heard, recognized, and valued, where differences are embraced, and everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Champion best practices to improve representation and diversity within PX and at Deckers
• Act as a player/coach, inspire and motivate the team by creating a culture that values diversity of thinking, future-focus, and exceptional execution. Develop a mindset for continuous learning and offer opportunities to grow.
• Instill and reinforce the highest standards for collaboration and teamwork within PX and across the Deckers’ brand portfolio, with the goals of identifying synergies, fostering idea sharing, and establishing common goals for profitable growth

Who You Are

• A collaborative, humble, and team-minded HR leader who sees the big picture and can flex easily between leading a team while working deeply in the details
• A relationship builder, collaborator, and influencer who can prioritize deliverables while ensuring all clients and partners feel like they are important and heard
• Good judgement and ability to balance the needs of the business, culture, managers and employees
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex situations into digestible, action-oriented formats for business leaders and their teams
• Good knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to apply principles across the employee lifecycle
• Demonstrated business acumen and problem-solving skills; Good understanding of people analytics and how to leverage insights to inform talent solutions
• Proven ability to listen actively, influence effectively, and establish trust and credibility at both the senior leadership and employee level
• Solid knowledge of US employment laws; Knows when to work closely with regional experts
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to distill insights from people analytics and devise action plans against them
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, scaling, and agile environment, navigate ambiguity, and drive continuous improvement and change

We’d love to hear from people with

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• 10+ years progressive HR experience with increasing scope as an HRBP (or closely related function) in a matrixed, high-growth environment
• 4+ years leading a team of HR professionals at varying levels of experience; Experience successfully coaching, developing, and mentoring a distributed team
• Experience collaborating closely with COEs, regional/global HR leaders, and senior business leaders, developing solutions in partnership
• Demonstrated experience influencing and establishing trusting partnerships
• Experience providing HR partnership to a global operations organization preferred, in areas including supply chain, planning, logistics & distribution, etc.
• Experience implementing holistic talent plans that support the attraction, development, retention, and succession of specialized talent aligned with assigned client-base
• Experience implementing future-focused and well-connected talent strategies in partnership with COEs

What We'll Give You –

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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