Director, People

Title: Director, People

Base Salary: $165k-$180k

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Reporting to the VP of People, the Director of People will serve as a vital strategic partner to the Vince leadership team and our corporate population based in our LA Design Studio. As the HR lead for our LA corporate team, you will bridge high-level People strategy with operational excellence, ensuring our internal processes are as sophisticated as the brand itself. We are looking for a trusted advisor who can evolve the Vince employment experience, championing a culture where our teams thrive and our organizational strategy comes to life.

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

• Act as a primary strategic advisor to the LA leadership team, translating business goals into actionable people strategies that drive organizational performance.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition to proactively identify headcount needs and build pipelines.
• Design and implement long-term talent roadmaps that align with the company's growth objectives and evolving brand identity.
• Bridge the gap between executive vision and employee reality, ensuring consistent communication and alignment across the corporate offices.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle for the LA corporate population, ensuring all People processes are seamless, scalable, and high touch.
• Maintain a "pulse" on organizational health by utilizing data-driven insights to refine HR policies, benefits, and compensation structures.
• Ensure total compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws, acting as the subject matter expert on complex employee relations matters.

Culture & Employee Experience

• Partner with the VP, People to architect and evolve the Vince employment experience, fostering a culture of belonging, high performance, and continuous professional development.
• Act as a trusted resource and coach for managers and employees alike, resolving conflicts with empathy and discretion.

Talent Development & Retention

• Partner with the VP, People to develop robust performance management frameworks that provide meaningful career growth and feedback.
• Identify and nurture internal talent through succession planning and the implementation of tailored leadership development programs.
• Drive engagement strategies that resonate with a creative corporate population, ensuring Vince remains a top-choice employer in the competitive LA market.

Qualifications/Experience We're Looking For:

• Must have 10 years of experience and exposure to all functional areas within HR
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or PHR/SPRH certificate preferred
• Subject matter expertise on California labor law
• Comfortable with HRIS platforms and familiarity with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Strategic planning and leadership skills
• The ability to cultivate relationships with senior leaders
• Policy and procedure development skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent managerial skills to develop and coach direct reports
• Easily adapt to changes or shifts in priorities
• Must be team oriented
• Must have a strong understanding of brand positioning
• Knowledge of the apparel industry is a must
• Has a global point of view and cultural sensitivity
• Displays integrity and honesty in all business transactions

Benefits at Vince:

• Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
• Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
• $400 annual gym reimbursement
• Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
• Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
• Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
• Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance

V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.