Senior Manager - Human Resources

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our teamis made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

Our past is full of iconic moments - but our future is going to spark many more. We're looking for the people who'll help make our next decade just as revolutionary as our first five. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, you're the right fit.

Come grow with us! In this role you will be responsible for providing HR business partnership within the Strategic Growth Office (SGO). The SGO is focused on long term growth and expanding growth for and beyond Gap Inc's core businesses. This team brings together key functions that enable long term value across the enterprise. The SGO is tasked with thinking beyond what we do today in order to meet the consumer and industry demands of the future.

You will be responsible for and contribute to developing/supporting people strategies, overseeing all day-to-day HR activities for the clients, providing thought leadership to these organizations and associated Leadership Teams, developing and executing talent management and change management strategies and partnering with key Gap Inc. HR solution centers (Talent Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Total Rewards, etc.) to deliver results against the people strategies. - Provide thought leadership and consultation/support on people and organizational issues: collectively, directly and through matrix management throughout the organization, leveraging resources, programs and tools to achieve desired outcomes

What You'll Do

• Actively participate with the Leadership Teams, advising on people and organization impact of business plans and decisions; ensure that change and transformation plans are established and effectively executed
• Identify and implement strategies which improve employee engagement year over year, as measured through the continuous listening process;
• Analyze HR metrics to identify business opportunities working with leadership to develop and implement solutions
• Drive talent management and succession planning activities within the business Pro-actively partner with the business and HR partners in Talent
• Acquisition and Learning & Development to develop strategies to strengthen or fill gaps, as needed, to ensure a ready now talent pipeline; Identify and deploy appropriate retention strategies to promote organizational stability
• Build cross-functional partnerships and consensus; influence strategy for area/team

Who You Are

• Minimum 7-10 years broad Human Resources generalist experience
• Previous experience supporting sales organization preferred
• High level of comfort with most HR disciplines (i.e., M&A, Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, OD, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition)
• High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics (authentic, compassionate, genuine and honest); good communicator; good listening skills and problem solver
• Strong business orientation, drive for results, and desire to win
• Comfortable driving change and embracing innovation in face of ambiguity and complexity
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
• Sound knowledge of concepts and procedures specific to own subject area and a basic understanding of the procedures in other relevant areas

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Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
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*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.