Director, HR Business Partner

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

WORK TYPE: Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244; Monday - Thursday, Friday is a flex day

WORK HOURS: Full Time

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: ~20%

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a member of the Varsity Brands Human Resources team, the Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Supply Chain will directly support Varsity Brands' Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) by providing strategic HR consultation aligned with the Supply Chain’s business objectives. This role is instrumental in driving organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee engagement across the Supply Chain organization. The Director, HRBP – Supply Chain will collaborate with executive leadership to influence people strategies, facilitate change management, and contribute to long-term business success. This position will have a direct impact on optimizing team performance, enhancing leadership capabilities, and building a future-ready workforce to prepare for significant business growth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Leadership of HR Business Partners (HRBPs)
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of HRBPs, fostering their professional growth and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality HR support across the Supply Chain function
  • Manage performance, provide ongoing feedback, and support the recruitment and onboarding of new HR Business Partners as needed
  • Establish best practices and create a collaborative environment within the HRBP team to enhance overall team effectiveness
• Strategic Partnership:
  • Serve as the primary HR advisor to the CSCO and Supply Chain executive leadership, providing insights on people strategies that align with business objectives
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain HRBPs to influence and guide organizational design, talent planning, and workforce strategies to ensure optimal performance across the Supply Chain function
  • Lead efforts to drive organizational transformation in support of growth and operational excellence initiatives
• Talent Management:
  • Collaborate with the CSCO, Supply Chain executive leadership, and Talent Acquisition to ensure Supply Chain’s talent needs are met, advising on role alignment, compensation, recruitment, and succession planning for critical roles
  • Champion the performance management process by coaching leaders on goal setting, continuous feedback, and employee development to foster a high-performing and engaged Supply Chain workforce
  • Lead Supply Chain talent reviews, succession planning, and development initiatives, identifying career path opportunities, skill-building, and leadership development
• Employee Engagement and Relations:
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and build a culture of high performance and accountability within the Supply Chain teams
  • Act as a coach and advisor to executive and senior leadership on complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and proactive performance improvement
  • Ensure alignment with corporate diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Leadership Development / Talent Development:
  • Support the identification and cultivation of high-potential leaders through targeted development plans, ensuring a robust succession pipeline for critical Supply Chain roles
  • Coach and develop Supply Chain leaders (including emerging leaders) on leadership best practices, team management, and leadership effectiveness to build a high-performing leadership team
  • Foster social learning opportunities, including peer-to-peer mentoring, job shadowing, and cross-functional stretch assignments to promote continuous leadership growth and development
  • Partner with Varsity Brands Talent Development to design and implement Supply Chain-specific formal learning programs that enhance leadership capabilities and align with business goals
  • Facilitate leadership development workshops and training sessions tailored to supply chain challenges and opportunities, ensuring readiness for future business demands
  • Collaborate with leaders to embed leadership development into daily operations, encouraging a culture of feedback, growth, and continuous improvement
• HR Data and Analytics:
  • Use HR analytics and data-driven insights to influence decision-making, track key performance indicators, and support the achievement of business goals
  • Proactively assess employee trends and organizational health within Supply Chain and provide data-based recommendations for improvement
• Change Management:
  • Lead and support change management initiatives related to Supply Chain’s operations, including large-scale organizational redesigns and cultural shifts
  • Partner with the Communications team to design and communicate impactful transformation initiatives that effectively engage employees and ensure message consistency
  • Develop and deliver training and development programs to ensure employee readiness and smooth transitions during organizational changes
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain executive leadership to drive the adoption of new processes, technologies, and operational models that enhance Supply Chain’s performance

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• HR Leadership: Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams; adept at fostering collaboration, driving accountability, and building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Confidentiality: Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and discretion in managing sensitive employee and business information
• Strategic Business Leadership: Proven ability to partner with Supply Chain executives to influence business strategy through people and organizational insights; committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that drives innovation and employee engagement
• Strategic Mindset: Forward-thinking approach with the ability to predict future trends, proactively shape HR strategies, and drive business innovation through human capital initiatives
• Communication: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business priorities, with a proactive commitment to continuously deepen knowledge of the Supply Chain function; ability to align HR strategies with operational goals, ensuring talent initiatives support Supply Chain growth and efficiency
• Change Management: Demonstrated success in leading large-scale change initiatives and driving organizational transformation, with a focus on minimizing disruption and maximizing employee engagement
• Coaching and Development: Expert in coaching senior leaders and facilitating leadership development programs, ensuring talent growth and succession readiness across the organization
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions
• Analytical: Highly adept at making data-driven decisions that positively impact business performance; strong understanding of budgeting, workforce planning, and financial analysis to align talent strategies with financial goals
• Resilience: Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on long-term strategic goals
• Collaboration: Proven track record of building strong, trust-based relationships and working effectively across diverse teams, functions, and geographies
• Conflict Resolution: Skilled in facilitating constructive dialogue and achieving win-win outcomes in high-stakes conflict situations
• Employee Relations and Employment Law: Deep knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and regulatory compliance, with experience resolving complex employee issues in a fair and legally compliant manner

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with 10+ years in a strategic HR Business Partner role
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience leading HR Business Partners is required
• Extensive experience supporting executive leaders in complex, fast-paced environments, preferably within supply chain or operational functions
• Experience leading organizational design, change management, and talent development initiatives
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: MS OneNote, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, and MS Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.