What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, People position at Rue Gilt Groupe?
Rue Gilt Groupe is looking to hire a Director, People to join our Boston based People Team! In this role, you’ll be an integral member of the People Team, responsible for defining and implementing people strategies that align to RGG’s business goals, while also serving as an employee champion. You will contribute at a hands-on level to cultivate an open, dynamic and performance-driven culture. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about e-commerce/retail, and seek to deliver exceptional results.
This position is hybrid, requiring a weekly in office presence.
What You’ll Do
Coach/Advisor. Provide expert HR counseling, coaching, performance management and employee development in partnership with other HR functions. Coach leaders on talent and succession management and how to best to motivate and challenge members of their teams ensuring employee performance, engagement, and accountability. Leverage data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention and engagement.
Business Thought Leader. Leverage knowledge of the industry, trends and RGG’s business to to offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution. Establish and maintain an intimate understanding of the Merchandising, Marketing and Finance organizations and the overall e-commerce business. Build effective and productive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
People Team Leadership. Manage and develop a direct report. Active contributor to the overall HR Partner capability. Serve as a mentor to others within the People team. Voice/Contributor to overall People Team strategy.
Program Execution. deliver results for ongoing People initiatives and Talent Programs. Manage specific talent projects in partnership with business leaders, as well as opportunities to participate or lead functional and cross-functional initiatives
What You’ll Bring
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
This position is hybrid, requiring a weekly in office presence.
What You’ll Do
Coach/Advisor. Provide expert HR counseling, coaching, performance management and employee development in partnership with other HR functions. Coach leaders on talent and succession management and how to best to motivate and challenge members of their teams ensuring employee performance, engagement, and accountability. Leverage data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention and engagement.
Business Thought Leader. Leverage knowledge of the industry, trends and RGG’s business to to offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution. Establish and maintain an intimate understanding of the Merchandising, Marketing and Finance organizations and the overall e-commerce business. Build effective and productive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
People Team Leadership. Manage and develop a direct report. Active contributor to the overall HR Partner capability. Serve as a mentor to others within the People team. Voice/Contributor to overall People Team strategy.
Program Execution. deliver results for ongoing People initiatives and Talent Programs. Manage specific talent projects in partnership with business leaders, as well as opportunities to participate or lead functional and cross-functional initiatives
What You’ll Bring
- You are curious. You understand the lingo, motivators and latest trends – strong business acumen, particularly in the e-commerce, retail industry
- Self-starter with a creative mind and a track record of putting ideas into practice and assessing results
- HR ambassador. You understand the importance of developing meaningful, trusted relationships across all the organization
- Ability to influence, easily build trust, unquestioned integrity and the experience to effectively navigate sensitive and complex HR matters.
- 7 years in an HR Business Partner or generalist role. Management experience preferred.
- Experience in creative problem solving, influencing, change management, and eliminating barriers at any organizational level.
- Experience in an entrepreneurial organization, strongly preferred.
- The opportunity to work in a highly visible role at the center of our Company
- The chance to have a significant impact on RGG’s associates as well as our own People Team
- Work in a great team environment that focuses on meaningful work, professional growth and career development
- Develop broader HR experience by collaborating across all HR functions and People Team Initiatives
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
