J.Crew · 1 day ago
Vice President Talent Management
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $299K/yr
12+ years expJ.Crew is a well-established clothing company known for its commitment to quality and style. They are seeking a Vice President of Talent Management to lead the enterprise-wide talent and organizational strategy, focusing on driving performance, engagement, and organizational health across their brands.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on talent strategy, organizational health, culture, and leadership development
Lead enterprise talent strategy, including succession planning, workforce planning, and high-potential development for future-ready leadership pipelines
Drive and streamline performance review cycles and development plans across all levels, ensuring proactive identification and growth of critical talent
Integrate talent management practices with strategic business priorities, ensuring J.Crew Group’s workforce is agile, skilled, and prepared for the company’s continued evolution
Build robust succession plans for critical roles and develop emerging leaders through tailored coaching
Leverage analytics in partnership with HRIS to identify future capability needs, guide talent investment, and shape leadership readiness
Partner with business leaders to ensure consistent yet individually relevant talent practices across corporate, store, distribution, and customer care environments
Influence senior leaders and provide them with tools to foster a high-performance, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture that aligns with overarching business strategy
Enhance organizational effectiveness through structure optimization, workforce planning, and role design that supports scalability and innovation
Lead change management and cultural transformation initiatives that align the company’s organizational structure with its strategic goals
Advise senior leaders on organization design principles, ensuring agile operating models that drive collaboration and performance
Architect the enterprise learning and development strategy, delivering innovative, scalable, and human-centered programs that drive growth and engagement
Design and oversee engaging training, skill building (upskilling/reskilling), and career pathing programs that build capability across levels—from store leaders to senior executives
Partner with leaders to embed a culture of learning, mobility, and career growth, linking development to performance and retention
Develop and lead performance management strategy to focus on continuous feedback, accountability, and development plans
Leverage engagement surveys and sentiment analyses to shape culture initiatives that drive inclusion, belonging, and empowerment
Partner with Total Rewards and HR Business Partners to ensure performance outcomes are linked with reward, recognition, and advancement
Champion innovative employee programming with a focus on boosting morale, recognition, and retention across the organization
Harness analytics and HR technology (Workday HCM) to inform talent decision-making, measure culture programming ROI, and forecast workforce needs
Create talent dashboards and metrics that tie directly to business performance and organizational goals
Leverage insights to continuously improve training programs, leadership pipelines, and succession readiness
Qualification
Required
Minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, learning & development, and succession planning with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Proven track record leading Talent Management functions in complex, multi-unit organizations with diverse workforce populations including hourly and salaried associates
Demonstrated experience influencing, leading and implementing enterprise talent strategies
Deep expertise in leadership development, performance management programs, and workforce planning analytics
Strong ability to integrate talent strategies with business objectives and drive measurable culture transformation
Exceptional strategic thinking, relationship-building, and communication skills with influence at all levels
Strong analytical capabilities with proven ability to leverage data analytics and technology to drive insights and improve decision-making
Excellent strategic thinking, communication, influence, and relationship-building skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, MA in Organizational Development) preferred
Experience in retail, consumer, or multi-unit environments with diverse frontline and corporate populations
Experience leading organizations through transformation, growth, or restructuring with ability to balance innovation and stability
Familiarity with Workday HCM and modern HR analytics tools
Professional certifications such as CPTD, SHRM-SCP, or CCMP (Change Management) preferred
Benefits
Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
Company
J.Crew
Since 1983, we’ve been designing pieces that feel both familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view...it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-11-23Acquired
2006-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Libby Wadle
Chief Executive Officer
Gena Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer
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