Sr. Director, HR Business Partner - Merchandising, Planning, Strategy and Finance

Sr. Director, HR Business Partner - Merchandising, Planning, Strategy and FinanceLong Island City, NY, United StatesFull time Schedule$179,400-$298,800 Annually** based on job, location, and scheduleJob DescriptionAbout Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world.Our colleagues are passionate, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and customer-focused. We believe every colleague has a voice, and we are committed to creating an environment where individuals can grow, contribute, and thrive.Job OverviewThe Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior business leaders across Bloomingdale's. This role is responsible for aligning workforce strategy, talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness with business priorities to drive growth and business performance.Supporting leaders across Merchandising, Planning, Finance, Strategy, Outlet Central & Stores Functions, and College Relations, the Senior Director HRBP leverages deep business knowledge and HR expertise to develop talent strategies, strengthen leadership capability, enhance organizational effectiveness, and foster a high-performance culture.This leader plays a critical role in translating business strategy into people strategy, ensuring the organization has the talent, structure, capabilities, and culture necessary to achieve short and long-term objectives.Essential FunctionsStrategic Business PartnershipServe as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on talent, organization, leadership, culture, and change management.Translate business priorities into workforce strategies that support growth, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness.Partner with leaders to anticipate future workforce needs and ensure the right talent and capabilities are in place to achieve business objectives.Analyze business trends, organizational data, and workforce insights to identify opportunities, risks, and recommendations that support long-term success.Talent Strategy & Succession PlanningLead talent review, succession planning, and organizational assessment processes across assigned business functions.Identify talent needs, capability gaps, bench strength requirements, and succession risks.Partner with leaders to develop actionable talent strategies and development plans that strengthen leadership pipelines.Coach and influence senior leaders on talent decisions, performance management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, recruit, and retain top talent aligned with business needs.Organizational EffectivenessLead organizational design and workforce planning efforts that align structure, talent, and resources with evolving business priorities.Assess organizational health and recommend solutions that enhance team effectiveness, accountability, and collaboration.Support large-scale business transformations, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives.Consult on the organizational impact of process improvements, restructuring activities, and business evolution efforts.Leadership Development & CoachingAct as a key advisor to executives, vice presidents, directors, and people leaders.Provide coaching and feedback to strengthen leadership capability, decision-making, team effectiveness, and colleague engagement.Partner with leaders to identify high-potential talent and create development experiences that accelerate growth.Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and accountability.Culture & Colleague ExperienceMaintain a strong understanding of colleague sentiment, engagement trends, and business-specific challenges.Partner with leaders to create an inclusive and engaging work environment that reflects Bloomingdale's values.Drive initiatives that strengthen retention, engagement, recognition, and leadership effectiveness.Tailor enterprise programs and initiatives to meet the unique needs of Bloomingdale's colleagues and business functions.Champion Bloomingdale's culture while supporting enterprise-wide priorities and organizational goals.Change LeadershipLead and support change management efforts associated with strategic priorities, business transformation, and organizational evolution.Assess organizational readiness and develop plans to drive successful adoption and long-term sustainability.Serve as a change agent, helping leaders navigate complexity while maintaining colleague engagement and organizational effectiveness.College Relations & Talent Pipeline DevelopmentPartner with business leaders and Talent Acquisition to develop and execute Bloomingdale's college relations strategy.Support programs that strengthen early career talent pipelines and position Bloomingdale's as an employer of choice.Drive partnerships and initiatives that attract emerging talent and support future workforce planning needs.Core CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingDemonstrates strong business acumen and the ability to translate business priorities into actionable talent and workforce strategies.Business AcumenUnderstands the competitive landscape, financial drivers, operational priorities, and organizational goals that influence business performance.Talent LeadershipBuilds diverse talent pipelines, develops future leaders, and drives succession strategies that strengthen organizational capability.Organizational EffectivenessApplies data, insights, and business understanding to improve organizational design, team effectiveness, and workforce performance.Collaboration & InfluenceBuilds strong partnerships and effectively influences leaders across all levels of the organization.Change LeadershipLeads organizations through transformation by aligning people, processes, and culture with evolving business needs.Solution OrientationIdentifies complex issues, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical solutions that balance business needs and colleague experience.QualificationsBachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting complex organizations and senior leaders.Proven experience partnering with executive leaders to develop and implement workforce and talent strategies.Demonstrated success leading talent management, succession planning, organizational design, and change management initiatives.Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to leverage data to influence decisions.Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive coaching skills.Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive outcomes across multiple business functions.Experience in retail, luxury, consumer, or customer-facing environments preferred.Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining focus on strategic outcomes.This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. – including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury – is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Click here to see details on benefits.