Director, People & Culture

Overview

Director, People & Culture | Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

What You'll Do

The People & Culture Director serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders across multiple corporate business units, driving a cohesive people strategy that supports organizational performance, employee engagement, and long-term growth. This role leads initiatives that strengthen culture, optimize talent, and ensure operational excellence across a diverse, knowledge based workforce.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Champion a unified values driven culture across business units while supporting the unique needs of each team
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and department heads, providing insight on workforce strategy, team effectiveness, and organizational health
• Coach leaders on communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement
• Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, collaboration, and cross-functional alignment
• Guide organizational design efforts to support growth, efficiency, and evolving business priorities
• Drive change management strategies for enterprise-wide transformations, system implementations, and restructuring
• Oversee workforce planning, talent acquisition strategy, and succession planning
• In partnership with Learning & Development, implement leadership development programs that strengthen managerial capability and prepare future leaders
• Implement performance management processes that promote accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement in line with Coaching for Success
• Equitably handle employee relations issues in accordance with company standards and applicable laws
• Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and create targeted development pathways
• Support annual planning cycles, including budgeting, headcount forecasting, and organizational prioritization

What We're Looking For

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area plus a minimum of 10 years of extensive HR leadership experience supporting corporate or multi-functional business units.

Other qualifications include:

• Strong understanding of employment law, organizational development, and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, relationship building, and problem solving skills.
• Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, high performing workplace.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $140,000 - $160,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training.Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• On-site health club
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.