Dr. Martens is more than a brand, it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

This role plays a pivotal part in driving our consumer centric strategy. Everything you do will help elevate the DM experience - whether you’re enabling teams, improving processes, influencing decision making, or crafting moments that matter for our consumers around the globe.

You’ll help us push boundaries, raise the bar, and keep the spirit of DM alive in everything we deliver.

The HR Business Partner, Non-Retail is responsible for delivering the People agenda across nonretail functions in the US, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and enabling sustainable business performance through effective people strategies. This role partners closely with US functional leadership and the wider People team to translate global People frameworks into locally relevant solutions. It supports organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, engagement and performance while ensuring compliance with US employment legislation and internal governance. By balancing strategic partnership with strong execution, the role plays a critical part in building a high performing, values led organization aligned to Dr. Martens’ growth ambitions.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our HR Business Partner, Non-Retail you will be responsible for:

1. Strategic HR Business Partnering

Act as a strategic partner to non-retail leadership teams in the US, aligning people plans to business objectives.
Translate enterprise and People strategies into workforce, talent and capability priorities for supported functions.
Provide insight and challenge to leaders to support effective decision making.

2. Organizational Effectiveness & Workplace Planning

Support organizational design, role clarity and operating model implementation for non-retail teams.
Lead workforce planning activity, ensuring capacity, capability and succession needs are addressed.
Partner with leaders on change initiatives to ensure people impact is effectively managed.

3. Talent, Performance & Development

Enable performance management processes that drive accountability, clarity and development.
Partner with Talent and Learning teams to identify capability gaps and deliver targeted development solutions.
Support succession planning and internal talent movement for critical roles.

4. Employee Engagement & Culture

Drive initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, retention and inclusion across non-retail populations.
Use engagement data and employee insights to inform action and continuous improvement.
Champion Dr. Martens’ values and ways of working, fostering a culture of care, courage and authenticity.

5. Employee Relations & Compliance

Manage employee relations matters, providing guidance to leaders and employees in line with US employment law.
Partner with Legal and People Operations on complex or escalated cases and risk mitigation.
Ensure consistent and fair application of policies and procedures.

6. People Operations & Governance

Work closely with HR Operations and COEs to ensure effective delivery of core people processes.
Support data accuracy, reporting and governance requirements across supported functions.
Monitor People risks and KPIs, escalating issues as required.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

1. HR Business Partnering Expertise: Proven experience partnering with leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
2. US Employment Law Knowledge: Strong understanding of US employee relations and compliance requirements.
3. Business Acumen: Ability to link people strategy to business outcomes and performance.
4. Change Leadership: Experience supporting organizational change and transformation.
5. Stakeholder Influence: Credible, confident advisor with strong relationship building skills.
6. Data & Insight Orientation: Uses people data to inform decisions and prioritization.
7. Coaching & Advisory Skills: Supports leaders to build capability and confidence.
8. Values Led- Behavior: Role-models integrity, inclusion and accountability in line with the DM Way.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Welcome to the brand pair of Docs
Employee discount of 65% off footwear and 50% on accessories
Early Friday finish in the summertime
Amazing Portland based office & rooftop
Hybrid work schedule
Affordable & comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision packages
Our Employee Assistance Program – for when times might get tough
401(k) Pre-Tax and Roth Retirement savings plans
DM Foundation, supporting and empowering our communities around the world
Paid volunteer hours

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality, we’d love to hear from you.

Application closing date: Friday, March 13th 2026

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at jobs@drmartens.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to authentically speak to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included, whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.

HR Business Partner, Non-Retail

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