Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth

Job Description

We are seeking a Vice President, HRBP to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position will lead a team of HRBP Directors and Senior Directors supporting Corporate, Distribution, Retail, Sales and Asia teams, as well as the Employee Relations function. The role involves working closely with Lakeshore’s key stakeholders to develop and deliver people solutions to meet business objectives, as well as with the HR leadership team to help educate, advise and influence client groups on people strategies involving but not limited to: employee engagement and retention, leadership development and coaching, employee relations, organizational design and effectiveness, and change management.  

In addition, the position will foster a greater level of synergy and collaboration across all HRBP and Employee Relations teams via building a centralized HRBP infrastructure that can develop and implement policies, break down silos, address company growth and changes in business needs, and foster a more cohesive and scalable approach to how we operate. Applicants should be able to design, build and steward a comprehensive vision and HR strategy while working collaboratively to ensure goals are met. The ideal candidate also has experience supporting Distribution Centers and/or Retail, in addition to Corporate Office workspaces. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Collaborates with senior leadership throughout all business divisions to develop and implement HR strategies that deliver an integrated employee lifecycle experience aligned with organizational goals and objectives 
• Partners with HR leaders to ensure consistency in the development and application of talent programs and policies across all business divisions; coaches and guides respective HRBP and Employee Relations teams accordingly 
• Supports business teams in understanding current and future goals and trends that may impact workforce needs and initiatives 
• Proactively engages with leaders on people strategy through workforce planning, organizational design and structure 
• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop organizational and people strategies to improve the performance and effectiveness of their business groups 
• Models and drives continuous learning and maintains a highly skilled and engaged workforce by aligning cross-functional resource plans with business objectives; motivating and empowering teams; building organizational capacity and grooming high potentials for growth opportunities and advancement; staying current with industry trends, benchmarks and best practices; providing guidance and leadership when difficult decisions need to be made; and ensuring performance management guidelines and expectations drive business needs 
• Coaches, mentors and interacts with direct reports, HR team and all levels of the organization to foster growth, encourage development and support organizational culture and performance  
• Develops teams to be ambassadors of Lakeshore culture at every touchpoint 

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required; advanced degree strongly desired 
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including supporting global teams  
• 8+ years in an HR leadership role with proven success in managing multiple teams to achieve ambitious outcomes  
• Proven proficiency in supporting and scaling international teams (specifically Asia) 
• Big-picture thinker who anticipates future trends and creates competitive and creative talent strategies that drive results and employee engagement 
• Flexibility to seamlessly adapt and pivot in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment 
• Superb data analysis, reporting and insight-gathering skills to measure success of HR initiatives   
• Strength and ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of an organization 
• Excellent judgement, maturity and dependability handling sensitive and/or confidential information    
• High emotional intelligence; trustworthy, transparent and self-motivated  
• Possesses unquestionable personal integrity, fairness and inclusivity 
• Strong managerial courage with the ability to provide direct feedback, coach and develop leaders to become more effective in their roles 
• Ability to travel both nationally and internationally up to 25% of the year  

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Salary: $250,000-275,000 with an annual bonus of up to 20%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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