Director, People & Culture Business Partner

Job Summary
The Director, People & Culture Business Partners is responsible for implementing human resources strategies that align with organizational goals. This role focuses on fostering a collaborative and positive culture, enhancing organizational effectiveness, driving employee engagement, and supporting talent development. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to managers, supervisors, and employees, providing guidance on HR strategies and initiatives.

This role is based in Portland and requires a regular presence at our global headquarters (minimum four days per week).

Essential Functions
•    Implements HR strategies aligned with the business objectives to support organizational goals. Communicates P&C strategies and initiates effectively to all levels of the organization
•    Partners with leadership to understand priorities and provide strategic HR guidance and support
•    Cultivates a collaborative and high performing culture within the People & Culture Business Partner (P&CBP) team. Leads and supports the People & Culture Business partners, providing mentorship and development opportunities
•    Develops and implements HR initiatives to support organizational growth and change
•    Provides guidance and support for complex HR issues and initiatives.
•    Oversees employee relations strategies, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.
•    Leads the P&CBPs to address employee concerns, conflicts, and performance management issues.
•    Manages employee concerns, conflicts, and performance management issues.
•    Collaborates with the Talent Aquisition team to ensure attraction and retention of top talent.
•    Collaborates with the Learning and Development team to develop and implement talent development programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
•    Identifies opportunities to improve P&C processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
•    Leads initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture.
•    Works with cross-functional teams to integrate P&C initiatives into the business practices.

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
•    Eight (8) years progressive experience in Human Resources 
•    Four (4) years people management.
•    Strong consultative skills, partnering with client groups to understand business strategy / challenges, provide guidance, analysis and recommendations on complex matters.
•    Ability to influence, engage, and partner closely with leaders across all levels of the organization in planning, change management, and conflict resolution.
•    Proactive and able to manage competing priorities, delivering quality work in a timely manner and communicating status to key stakeholders.
•    Ability to operate at both the strategic and operational levels (i.e., strategic thinking and ability to operationalize) to drive results.
•    Proven experience leading teams and managing projects from inception through execution.
•    Must be able to work on-site at KEEN HQ in Portland, OR.

Travel Required: Yes, up to 5% of work time will involve travel

Base Salary: $161,300.00 - $170,000.00 yearly
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN:  Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.  

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer.  We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.