Tory Burch Director of Talent Business Partnerships

About Tory Burch

Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on talent initiatives that advance business goals, using data and analytics to identify trends, anticipate concerns, and develop targeted solutions; support diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
• Assess organizational structure, workforce needs, capabilities, and future talent requirements with business leaders; support organization design, headcount planning, role scoping and leveling, succession planning, and workforce transitions.
• Develop recommendations and business cases balancing organizational effectiveness, business priorities, talent needs, and financial considerations.
• Develop and execute workforce and organizational strategies; advise on organizational design, workforce planning, change management, and programs that improve effectiveness and productivity.
• Reinforce a high-performance culture through clear expectations, accountability, and talent practices.
• Partner with department leaders, hiring managers, and Talent Acquisition to identify capability gaps and develop recruiting plans; support job description development, candidate assessment, selection decisions, and onboarding.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with a focus on fair resolution, sound judgment, consistency, and risk mitigation.
• Coach managers on performance management practices, timely feedback, documentation, and employee support; identify talent or capability gaps and recommend training, coaching, or other interventions.
• Interpret employee engagement insights with business leaders, identify organizational themes, and translate feedback into action plans; support ongoing engagement through skip-level and team meetings.
• Lead assigned departments through annual and recurring processes, including performance evaluations, compensation, promotions, talent reviews, engagement initiatives, and compliance training.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on company policies and procedures, leaves of absence, employee transitions, and exit interviews.
• Lead or mentor other Talent Business Partners, providing direction, coaching, and development opportunities to strengthen team capability and service to the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 12+ years of progressive experience as a Talent/HR Business Partner or HR Generalist, including advising senior leaders.
• Experience supporting a retail, creative, consumer, or commercial organization preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence effectively at all levels.
• Outstanding judgment and strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to make timely, proactive recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in organization design, workforce planning, talent planning, compensation, performance management, and complex employee relations.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, exercise discretion, and manage competing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect talent strategy and people decisions to business outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as needed for business, development, and recruitment purposes.

Skills

Experience

12+ years of progressive experience as a Talent/HR Business Partner or HR Generalist, including experience advising senior leaders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 165,000 to USD 180,000 per annum.

Benefits

Generous benefits supporting health, financial security, and wellness; employee discount; access to exclusive sample sales; free on-demand executive coaching; paid volunteer days.

Culture

Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.

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