You have a passion for people- building culture, shaping strategy, and empowering teams to thrive. Come, discover a career designed to be different.
As the Human Resources (HR) Director at Room & Board, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our people-first culture, which is rooted in respect, authenticity, and shared success. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you’ll lead a high-performing team to drive strategic, forward-thinking initiatives that align with our values and fuel long-term success.
You’ll partner with senior leaders to integrate people strategies into business planning, shaping decisions that elevate both culture and performance. With a strong focus on leadership development, performance management, and culture and engagement, you’ll be a key architect of our evolving workplace—one that supports growth, innovation, and belonging.
Location:
4600 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Please note: This role is hybrid, working 3-4 days in the office. We are not currently considering fully remote candidates.
You will share your talents as a HR Director in the following ways:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, integrating people strategies into operational and strategic planning.
- Lead and coach a team of HR Business Partners and a Compensation Manager, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and exceptional delivery.
- Guide the execution of compensation initiatives aligned with our total rewards philosophy and the full employee experience.
- Provide thought leadership in the planning and delivery of core HR processes including performance management, talent development, succession planning, and change management.
- Champion staff member engagement by understanding talent needs, managing performance, and mitigating people risk.
- Oversee Room & Board’s performance management philosophy, ensuring staff members are welcomed, supported, and managed with rigor and respect.
- Build authentic relationships across the organization, seeking and responding to feedback to enhance the staff member experience.
- Collaborate with HR team members to support initiatives in change management, talent acquisition, well-being, and total rewards.
- Lead and support Belonging & Inclusion strategies to ensure a fair, inclusive, and celebratory work environment.
- Advise on complex investigations and compliance matters, ensuring legal interests are protected across multiple geographies.
- Analyze HR metrics to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement.
You will bring the following experiences & qualifications as a HR Director:
- You think strategically and paint a compelling vision for the future, inspiring others to embrace change and contribute to long-term success.
- You connect the dots between business goals and people strategies, translating vision into actionable plans that elevate culture and performance.
- You build inclusive environments by aligning HR strategies with diverse team needs and perspectives.
- You communicate transparently and align your work with Room & Board’s people-first values.
- You demonstrate accountability and commitment to ethical, high-impact leadership.
- You collaborate effectively across departments to drive shared goals and foster trust.
- You’re curious and proactive in exploring new approaches to leadership, engagement, and organizational development.
- You support others by mentoring, coaching, and creating opportunities for growth.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can navigate complex conversations with empathy and clarity.
The knowledge, education, and experience you’ll bring as HR Director:
- 10+ years of progressive HRBP experience, including 5+ years leading a team of HR Business Partners.
- Proven success in leading HR strategy within a values-driven, employee-owned or mission-based organization.
- Deep expertise in staff member engagement, leadership coaching, compensation, workforce planning, and change management.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking to align HR initiatives with business goals.
- Exceptional relationship-building, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for informed decision-making.
- Proven experience of managing staff member relations, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and partner effectively with senior leadership.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring leaders at all levels organizationally.
What you’ll find working here as a HR Director:
- Salary: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 / yr. (Salary depending on scope of experiences/qualifications; salary listed includes annual 25% bonus)
- Benefits that focus on holistic well-being. The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That's why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer several awesome perks to help you thrive in every aspect of life. Picture this: three weeks paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and a whole bunch of cool extras. And here's something we're especially proud of - we're a 100% employee-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, every staff member shares in our growth and success. These are benefits that support you physically, emotionally, and financially - from head to toe!
- Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive and beautiful.
- A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated.
To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit our career site at https://www.roomandboard.com/careers
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.
Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer committed to creating beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help people create homes they love through timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a focus on quality craftsmanship. To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit our career site at https://www.roomandboard.com/careers.
Room & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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