Head Of Human Resources

About böhme Böhme is a fast-growing, fashion-forward women's apparel brand with a strong retail footprint and expanding eCommerce business. Founded by two sisters and built with a scrappy, entrepreneurial mindset, the company has grown into a multi-store, digitally driven brand with a people-first culture. We are seeking a Head of Human Resources to build and lead the full HR function across the organization. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to leadership while also being hands-on in execution—owning everything from talent acquisition and development to employee relations, performance management, and organizational design. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, founder-led environment and is excited to scale people, processes, and culture alongside the business Head of Human Resources Key Responsibilities HR Leadership & Strategy  Own and lead the overall HR strategy aligned with company growth goals across retail and corporate teams  Act as a trusted advisor to founders and leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy  Build scalable HR infrastructure to support continued expansion (stores + eCommerce)  Establish and evolve company culture, ensuring alignment with brand values and entrepreneurial spirit Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding  Oversee end-to-end recruiting strategy across all levels (retail, HQ, leadership)  Build a strong employer brand that attracts high-quality, culturally aligned talent  Manage external recruiting partners and internal hiring processes  Implement structured interview, onboarding, and hiring frameworks Talent Development & Performance Management  Design and implement performance management processes (reviews, goal- setting, feedback loops)  Build leadership development programs for store and corporate teams  Create career pathing and succession planning frameworks  Identify high-potential talent and support retention strategies Employee Relations & Culture  Serve as the point of contact for employee relations matters across the organization  Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture  Lead employee engagement initiatives and internal communications  Partner with leadership to address organizational challenges and team dynamics HR Operations & Compliance  Oversee all HR operations including policies, procedures, and employee lifecycle management  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws  Manage benefits, compensation structures, and payroll partnership (with Finance)  Build and maintain employee handbook and internal documentation Organizational Design & Scaling  Assess team structure, headcount planning, and efficiency across departments  Support company through periods of growth, change, and scaling  Implement systems, tools, and processes to improve HR effectiveness  Drive data-informed decision-making across HR (retention, hiring, performance metrics) Qualifications  8-15+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within retail, fashion, or consumer brands  Experience leading HR in a high-growth, multi-location business (retail + corporate preferred)  Strong background across talent acquisition, talent development, and employee relations  Proven ability to build HR infrastructure from the ground up or scale an existing function  Hands-on operator with strategic mindset (can toggle between strategy and execution)  Experience partnering directly with founders or executive leadership  Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices  High emotional intelligence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization Ideal Profile  Scrappy, entrepreneurial, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment  Strong cultural builder with a passion for people and team development  Experience supporting retail field teams (store-level hiring, training, performance)  Data-driven with strong business acumen  Excited by fashion, brand-led businesses, and founder-driven environments Why This Role  Opportunity to build and lead HR for a growing, women-led brand  High visibility and direct partnership with founders  Ability to shape culture, talent, and organizational structure at scale  Blend of strategic leadership + hands-on impact