Human Resources Director

Are you a consultative, strategic HR Director with regional experience who is looking for a new opportunity?

Our team at Camping World is hiring a Human Resources Director to support the assigned regional team. Here is more information as you consider taking on a new adventure with us.

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in-office; 2 days remote)

Travel Expectations: As-needed based on needs of the business; approximately 20% travel required.

We're seeking a Human Resources Director to join our team. This individual will report to the Vice President of Human Resources with a primary focus on providing strategic business partnering for assigned regional team and/or shared services groups.

As an HR Director, you'll act as a collaborative HR partner to clients, pro-actively partnering with and advising leadership on people-related strategy and decisions, including talent acquisition, organizational design, compensation, talent development, engagement, performance, and complex employee relations items. In this position, you'll engage and utilize HR Centers of Excellence to obtain consultative support and common tools, systems, and processes. You'll support HR COEs to provide insights on initiatives and act as a critical partner in execution to business clients and act as a change agent as the business continues to reshape itself to provide a world-class customer and employee experience.

What You’ll Need to Have for the Role:

• Proven ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships in a fast, ever-changing work environment
• High level of business acumen, a consultative approach, ability to constructively challenge and influence change at all levels, and experience interacting with Senior Leadership
• Strong decision-making skills include acting decisively and operating independently to complex issues and business requirements with a high degree of exposure.
• Achieves a big-picture perspective and recognizes the link between your area of focus and the impact it has on the organization's goals
• Drives for results in a proactive, collaborative, accountable, and analytical manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and to be flexible in adapting and responding to rapidly changing situations
• Ability to pivot and adapt to ever-evolving business needs
• Follows through on commitments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and keen attention to detail
• Competency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Do:

• Act as an expert advisor by coaching leaders at various levels on complex leadership and talent issues, including resourcing/staffing, development, engagement, elevating performance, and addressing performance issues. Act as a grounding force for senior leaders to drive towards solutions thoughtfully and strategically.
• Lead complex initiatives where the impact is significant in supporting the client's needs. Initiatives include employee retention, talent assessment, succession planning, organizational design, compensation planning, and leadership development.
• Provide client with analysis of client organizations' "health" by looking at trends in performance, employee satisfaction, attrition, diversity, etc.
• Partner with and between COEs to deliver seamless human resources processes and programs across the organization.
• Partner with leadership teams on new store openings and acquisitions to create workforce and training plans to allow positive team member and customer experiences while driving strong business results.
• Conduct field visits with senior leadership. Provide insights on what is working well and opportunity areas. Partner with leadership to identify and execute action items.
• With an in-depth understanding of the business, recommend new approaches and procedures to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop HRBP(s) to ensure strong support is provided to client groups and the HRBP grows and enhances skill sets.
• Understand and represent the needs of your region/shared services. Share knowledge and influence HR operations upgrades and process improvements to ensure continual evolution within the HR support function.
• Partner with Employee Relations COE and leadership to transition employee relations investigations.
• Lead or co-lead various HR projects and perform other duties as needed/assigned.

HR Director Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience is required with a preference for an advanced degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• 10+ years of HR Generalist experience in roles of progressively increasing scope. Deep experience within a large, geographically dispersed, multi-site organization.
• Minimum of three years of experience leading, coaching and developing HR direct reports.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including organizational design, talent, and succession planning, coaching and development, employee engagement, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, etc., which govern employment policies and practices.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Roughly 20% travel required.

General Compensation Disclosure

The pay range for this role considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.   At Camping World, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors stated. A reasonable estimate of the current range is listed below.  

Pay Range:

$147,800.00-$226,600.00 Annual

In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com