Job Schedule Store Support Center Job ID 65995 Post Date 04/10/2025 Apply

Overview:

Aaron’s is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Human Resources to lead our HR function through a time of strategic evolution. Based on-site at our Atlanta Galleria office 4+ days per week, this leader will serve as a key advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), ensuring HR is positioned not just to solve today’s challenges, but to shape our future.

We’re looking for more than a strong operational partner. We’re seeking a transformational leader who leads through people, drives clarity through complexity, and inspires change that lasts. The ideal candidate will bring structure, accountability, and consistency across HR practices while championing a culture that puts people before production.

What You Need:

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at the executive level with Board or C-suite exposure
Strong track record of executive influence, cross-functional partnership, and stakeholder alignment at all levels
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing HR teams, empowering leaders to execute with clarity and accountability
Deep expertise in designing and deploying HR scorecards, KPIs, and analytics to connect people strategy with measurable business outcomes
Demonstarted success leading enterprise-wide transformation and culture change across complex, multi-unit environments (retail or consumer-facing industries preferred)
Broad expertise across all core HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, HR Operations, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Payroll, and Culture Shaping
Strong business and legal acumen; knowledge of employment laws across multiple jurisdictions

What You'll Do:

Executive Partnership & Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the ELT and cross-functional partners aligning people strategy with evolving business priorities
- Influence executive decision-making by providing thought leadership and data-driven insights
- Represent HR perspectives with professionalism and presence in executive and Board-level settings
Culture & Organizational Transformation
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and long-term trust across the organization
- Lead forward-thinking initiatives to strengthen talent development, inclusion, and belonging
- Champion culture transformation efforts that balance operational growth with a people-first mindset
HR Strategy & Operational Excellence
- Drive the continued evolution of HR practices to enhance agility, responsiveness, and structure
- Oversee the effectiveness of core HR functions, ensuring alignment, consistency, and compliance
- Elevate total rewards strategies to remain competitive, cost-effective, and responsive to team member needs
- Guide HR planning through scorecards, KPIs, and people analytics that link strategy to business outcomes
Talent Development & Team Leadership
- Cultivate and coach a high-performing HR leadership team, empowering leaders across all areas of HR
- Lead intentional development efforts for HR team members with varied levels of experience and scope
- Build a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement within the HR function
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
- Oversee company-wide talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with workforce needs
- Partner with external providers and internal teams to ensure a strong applicant pipeline, especially for store locations
- Advance employer brand and candidate experience in support of attracting top-tier talent