Director, HR Business Partner
At a glance
Director-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Crocs. Broomfield · $150,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape talent plans and organizational design with Product and Merchandising leaders, including workforce planning decisions
- Connect business leaders with HR specialists to deliver coordinated talent, rewards, and engagement programs
- Run workforce planning, talent reviews, compensation planning, and budget cycles for the client group
- Use people metrics to spot trends and guide HR decisions across the organization
- Coach senior leaders on development, team effectiveness, and performance, and advise on complex employee relations issues
What you bring
- A degree in human resources or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience
- At least ten years across core HR work, including business partnering, with three years spent leading others
- Experience in global retail or a related setting, plus a solid grasp of the product life cycle
Who this fits
This director-level role suits an experienced HR leader who can influence senior stakeholders, work through ambiguity, and balance compliance with business needs. The position leads others and follows the Collaborator schedule, with four in-office days.
From the employer
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
The Director, HR Business Partner for Crocs, Inc. leads HR strategy and execution in close partnership with senior leaders across the Product and Merchandising organization. Reporting to the GVP, HR & Transformation, this role is built for a leader who sees change as opportunity—bringing modern, thoughtful HR solutions that elevate talent, engagement, and performance.
What You'll Do
- Partner with senior Product and Merchandising leaders to build talent and organizational strategies that scale with business growth, coaching leaders through workforce planning and org design decisions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and cross-functional connector between HR Centers of Excellence (talent, rewards, engagement) and business leadership to deliver integrated HR programs.
- Drive key annual HR cycles, including workforce planning, talent reviews, compensation planning, and budget processes, ensuring alignment and accountability across the client group.
- Use people data and metrics to identify trends, inform decisions, and continuously evolve how HR shows up for the business.
- Coach and develop senior leaders on talent development, team effectiveness, and performance management to build resilient leadership teams.
- Champion company culture and leadership behaviors through programs that strengthen engagement and reinforce the Crocs, Inc. mission and values.
- Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, partnering with Legal as needed to balance risk with practical business solutions.
- Identify talent risks and opportunities within the Product and Merchandising organization, representing business needs across HR and the broader enterprise.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- BS or BA in Human Resources Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
- At least 10 years of experience in core HR disciplines, including business partnering, employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits, compensation, or performance management, including 3 years leading others.
- Background knowledge in a global retail, or related environments, with a strong understanding of the product life cycle.
- Strong understanding of compensation, org design, employee relations, performance management, inclusion, and employment law.
- Highly skilled at influencing senior leaders and balancing risk, compliance, and business outcomes in a fast-moving environment.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex people issues into clear, actionable guidance for leaders at all levels.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, adapting HR approaches as business needs evolve.
- High level of discretion and integrity, with the confidence to facilitate difficult conversations and handle sensitive matters with care.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Director, HRBP
Salary or Pay Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate