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 an