Vans: Associate HR Generalist

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.  

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com.

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Retail Human Resources Generalist at Vans looks a little like this.

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key partner to the Retail HR team and the wider Vans retail organization, including store associates and field leadership. This role is responsible for executing essential HR processes and ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and programs. Through proactive support and coordination, the Generalist contributes to operational excellence, strengthens the employee experience, and fosters collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• HR Operations & Administration: Support the execution of core HR processes including employee lifecycle, performance documentation, and compliance tracking. Help maintain accurate employee records and assist with reporting and audits.
• Culture & Employee Engagement: Act as an advocate for the company’s culture and values, supporting leaders with fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Support implementation of retail HR programs that promote employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Employee Experience: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, then appropriately escalate to Employee Relations and/or HR Business Partners as needed. Help ensure relevant application of retail policies and procedures.
• Talent Development & Learning: Support HR Businesss Partners with facilitation of retail training and development initiatives. Assist with retail talent reviews and succession planning processes to build a pipeline of future leaders.
• Workforce Planning: Partner with HR Business Partners and field leaders to support retail staffing needs through identified headcount trends and execution of peak season strategies.
• HR Program Execution: Help ensure smooth adoption of new processes and organizational initiatives; including roll out of retail engagement surveys, recognition programs, and seasonal campaigns. Coordinate logistics with HR Business Partners for HR programs, training, and field communication.
• Change Management: Support HR Business Partners and field leaders with key change management efforts through reinforced messaging and effective communication to retail on HR updates, policy changes, and program launches.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from the field to provide insights to HR Business partners and leadership, contributing to the design and refinement of policies and programs.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3+ years of HR experience, ideally in a multi-unit retail, hospitality, or customer-focused environment. Exposure to workforce planning, talent development, and HR program implementation preferred. This role requires up to 35% travel to retail locations within the assigned region.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making.
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in dynamic environment.
• Growth mindset with a focus on learning & development
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Adaptability And Resilience

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Exposure to Employee Relations and HR Compliance
• Ability to build credibility and trust with field teams to drive alignment and execution of HR strategies.
• Contribute fresh ideas and solutions to address challenges in workforce development and engagement.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with others to implement solutions
• Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are You In?

Hiring Range:

$60,480.00 USD - $75,600.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.