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Principal, Business HR, Stores

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Principal, Business HR, Stores

Beaverton, OR

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.'s uncompromising focus on human potential extends to its workforce. Nike Human Resources teams help attract, retain, and reward the world's most innovative people by creating programs to help them thrive. They accelerate company growth as stewards of culture, organizational effectiveness, talent and change. The global Human Resources community includes experts in talent planning, talent acquisition, talent development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and more. Together, they develop a motivated, diverse and engaged global team.

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Our BHR partners offer strategic consultation and coaching to executive and corporate leaders, addressing organizational challenges that drive business and team growth. This role helps develop a people strategy and implement key HR programs, practices, and policies for the business, its leaders, and employees!

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As the Principal, Business HR (BHR), Stores partner, you will report to the Senior Director, Business HR (BHR), Nike Stores. You'll collaborate with various HR functions and business leaders across a highly matrixed organization to help build and implement a Functional HR Strategy across multiple teams and business units.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek a passionate Principal, Business Human Resources (BHR) partner to help develop a Firstline people strategy and implement key HR programs, practices, and policies for the Stores business, its leaders, and Firstline employees!

Our BHR partners offer strategic consultation and coaching to executive and corporate leaders, addressing organizational challenges that drive business and team growth. We're looking for a leader with an entrepreneurial mindset to be a key partner and advocate for our Firstline Retail teams. This role involves sensing and listening to needs, collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Solutions specialists in service of driving retail right solutions at scale that contribute to the Firstline Retail employee experience and the growth of the stores business.

  • 8+ years of experience of demonstrated business-facing HR experience or similar role or relevant experience leading teams in a retail environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
  • Well-developed industry knowledge, market insight, and proven enterprise thinking.
  • Ability to work in ambiguity and adapt quickly to change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrate strong executive communication, presentation, and influencing skills across all organizational levels, as well as develop strong partnerships with business leaders, particularly in helping them manage significant organizational change during periods of realignment and growth.
  • Experience leading or partnering with Org Design/Org Effectiveness, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, and Total Rewards is preferred.
  • Proven experience setting and leading complex organizational effectiveness and design initiatives, as well as multi-year talent strategies is preferred.
  • Retail experience and retail acumen either in HR or senior store leadership is preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In this role, you will be responsible for building organizational alignment and capability through development of appropriate Firstline Retail focused enhancements, programs and initiatives anchored to Nike Inc. Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

  • Oversee strategic workforce plans that align with business strategies and objectives, using diagnostic skills and core metrics to guide COEs in creating innovative HR solutions on behalf of Firstline Retail.
  • Provide HR expertise on business strategies and offer sound business insights to leaders and teams.
  • Engage in the strategic focus around the talent pipeline, succession planning, career development, and functional excellence.
  • Share business insights with COEs and Employee Services to help them design and create business-focused solutions.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-38957
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led