Human Resources Director, Field

Role Overview

S&S Activewear is looking for a strategic HR leader to shape and strengthen people practices across distribution centers and field operations nationwide. In this role, you will help build a high-performance, people-first culture, improve frontline leadership capability, and support organizational effectiveness across multiple sites. You will report to the Senior Director of HR Field and be part of the broader HR leadership team.

This is a fully remote leadership position with national responsibility, strong visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The schedule is Monday through Friday, full time, exempt.

Compensation is based on experience and includes bonus potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop trusted partnerships with field and distribution center leaders to better understand operational priorities and workforce needs.
• Create an employee-focused experience that reflects company values and improves engagement across all sites.
• Coach, develop, and support a high-performing Field HR team through feedback, mentorship, and servant leadership.
• Act as a trusted partner on organizational structure, leadership effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Review and improve HR processes, tools, and operating practices to increase efficiency, consistency, and execution quality.
• Challenge outdated approaches and introduce practical solutions to complex field-based issues.
• Raise expectations around accountability, performance, and leadership capability across regions.
• Lead change efforts that reinforce culture, improve retention, and support stronger performance.
• Address team member concerns early and effectively while maintaining strong direct relationships.
• Promote a data-led, technology-enabled approach to Field HR.
• Use HR systems, analytics, and reporting to spot trends, anticipate issues, and guide decisions.
• Build dashboards and workforce insights that help leaders act quickly and confidently.
• Apply data to improve safety, compliance, staffing stability, and frontline effectiveness.
• Oversee HR strategy and execution across distribution centers and field operations.
• Ensure HR practices are efficient, compliant, scalable, and consistently applied across locations.
• Analyze the root causes of turnover, engagement, and performance challenges and implement targeted action plans.
• Partner with Corporate HR and Legal to resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Manage the Field HR budget with discipline and operational control.
• Collaborate with Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Talent Enablement, Communications, and business leaders to improve the employee experience.
• Advise executives on workforce trends, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships that support shared business outcomes.
• Support company-wide initiatives that improve culture, retention, and organizational health.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including substantial exposure to field, distribution center, or multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to work with senior operations leaders in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Strong background in leadership development and executive coaching with evidence of lasting behavior change.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, organizational design, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Hands-on experience using HR metrics, analytics, and data to inform decisions.
• Experience leading HR teams across multiple locations.
• Solid understanding of compliance, safety, and labor regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

Ideal Attributes

• Comfortable using data and operational insight to improve results and create value.
• Known for integrity, humility, and a results-oriented approach.
• Sets a high personal standard and expects excellence from self and others.
• Able to turn strategy into practical execution.
• Builds credibility and influence at every level of the organization.
• Leads with a service mindset and puts team success first.
• Resilient, accountable, and consistently committed to excellence.
• Collaborative within HR while also providing strong field leadership.
• Demonstrates exceptional work ethic and character.

Additional Requirements

• References and employment verification will be completed.
• Employment is contingent on passing a satisfactory background check.

Physical and Work Environment

The role mainly requires speaking and listening while performing job duties. It is carried out in a professional office setting and regularly uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

S&S Activewear is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics including sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, or veteran status. Hiring, promotion, transfer, and termination decisions are based on ability, performance, experience, conduct, and other legitimate business reasons. The company participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to the federal government to confirm work authorization in the United States.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, full time, exempt.