Director of Human Resources

Company Overview

Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Description Of Duties

Title: Director of Human Resources

Classification: Exempt

Salary Range*: $150,000 - $160,000/annualized

Location: HQ (Van Nuys, CA) 3 days a week, DC (Carson, CA) 1 day a week, 1 day remote

Schedule*: Hybrid, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM (minimum in office 4 days/week)

DÔEN is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Human Resources to join our growing team in Los

Angeles. The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated commitment to a culture of excellence and innovation,

with a strong background in operations (particularly as to HR technology).

The Director of HR is a versatile, highly motivated and dedicated individual who thrives on solving complex

challenges, balancing priorities, instilling structure and organization to enable the company to achieve its business objectives. This role will focus on strengthening the HR function from the ground up—establishing clear processes, systems, and tools to support employees and managers day-to-day. The ideal candidate is hands-on and action-oriented, ready to roll up their sleeves to tackle everything from payroll tasks to process design and employee relations. This position will play a key role in creating a strong foundation for future HR growth, while providing practical support and guidance across all people-related areas. The Director of HR will report to the

HR/Compliance Lead. The job description below is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an

exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 1 HR professional, but with opportunity and responsibility to build and manage an HR
  
  

team of up to 2-3 professionals.

• Collaborate closely with department leaders to gain a comprehensive understanding of people and
  
  

culture support, as well as strategic objectives, and advise as to organizational structure and employee

relations needs.

• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with leaders and employees, serving as a living embodiment of
  
  

the core values that drive excellence at the company.

• Galvanize and educate leaders to execute people-related strategies, fostering continuous improvement in
  
  

line with industry best practices by challenging workplace paradigms.

• Deliver strategic people consulting services throughout all stages of the employee lifecycle, encompassing
  
  

attraction, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, retention and separation.

• Proactively assess the development needs of teams and employees, offering recommendations and
  
  

implementing tailored solutions that empower employees to excel and drive growth.

• Manage employee relations matters within the context of performance management, conflict resolution,
  
  

investigations and employee concerns, while proactively devising strategies to address emerging trends

within the industry.

• Ensure compliance with all HR-related laws (including LOA, ADA, and applicable federal and state
  
  

regulations) in partnership with legal and compliance advisors.

• Develop and implement HR strategies and processes to optimize operations and efficiency.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and other HR operational functions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies with Recruiter to attract and retain top-
  
  

tier talent.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge, facility and understanding as to all people-related services, particularly as to
  
  

communication, change management and underlying documentation.

• Demonstrated exceptional organization and project management skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills, i.e., HR meetings, trainings, panels.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult and sensitive situations/individuals effectively.
• Excellent project management and execution skills.
• Thrives in a high-pressure environment and can manage multiple priorities.
• Possesses intellectual curiosity; brings insight into the team and business.
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency – a proactive and adaptable & "doer"; entrepreneurial and
  
  

comfortable operating with ambiguity and change; eager to learn and build; a no-task-too-small

mentality.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced culture where the business needs are ever-evolving, with a critical thinking
  
  

mindset that anticipates, and addresses growth needs of the organization.

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members of different backgrounds and skill sets, cultural
  
  

experience.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills that balance people development with company goals with an emphasis
  
  

on building partnerships, managing conflict resolution and negotiations.

• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• HR certifications are a plus.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices including State and Federal labor law.
• 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 of those years as an HRBP.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the capacity to inspire and influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Track record of building and deploying People systems, tools and processes, including multi-dimensional
  
  

organizational structures and business entities

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to articulate value-based solutions to complex business problems.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with teams to resolve complex people related challenges at all
  
  

levels of an organization.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with maturity and confidence in working
  
  

with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.
• Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer.
• Able to life/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
• Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones.
• Must be able to access various areas of a given location.
  
  

Total Rewards Package

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• A fun-filled, creative work environment
• Healthcare, Vision, Dental
• 401k with company match
• Competitive salary
• Generous discount
• Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.
  
  

Please email your resume to careers@shopdoen.com for consideration.

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CA Salary Range

$150,000 - $160,000 USD