Vans: Human Resources Business Partner

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Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.  

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com.

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Human Resources Business Partner at Vans looks a little like this.

The Human Resources Business Partner supports the retail field organization by providing guidance and driving the implementation of key HR initiatives that align with business objectives. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance talent strategies, drive engagement, and promote a growth mindset culture of continuous improvement. Serves as a trusted advisor and change agent within the field organization

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Culture and Employee Experience Driver: Act as an advocate for the company’s culture and values, supporting leaders in fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Implement HR programs that promote engagement, retention, and a consistent employee experience across retail locations.​
• Learning Facilitation: Facilitate training and development programs to enhance managerial and team capabilities.​
• Org Development: Identify development opportunities for team members. Support talent reviews and succession planning processes to build a pipeline of future leaders. ​
• Workforce Planning: Partner with field leaders to implement workforce planning. Help field leaders align team structures and processes with business goals to improve performance.​
• Change Management: Assist in executing programs to ensure smooth adoption of new processes or organizational initiatives.​
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from the field to provide insights to HR leadership, contributing to the design and refinement of policies and programs.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3+ years of HR experience, ideally in a multi-unit retail, hospitality, or customer-focused environment. Exposure to workforce planning, talent development, and HR program implementation preferred. This role requires up to 35% travel to retail locations within the assigned region.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Growth mindset with a focus on learning & development
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Adaptability and resilience

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Ability to build credibility and trust with field teams to drive alignment and execution of HR strategies.
• Contribute fresh ideas and solutions to address challenges in workforce development and engagement.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with others to implement solutions

What do we offer you?

At Vans, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. W