Barbara Hoelz

Barbara Hoelz is a seasoned Human Resource professional with extensive experience at Bloomingdale's, where Barbara has held several key roles since 1994. Currently serving as Human Resource Manager since September 2018, Barbara focuses on cultivating innovative programs within a boutique concept store to enhance the working environment for future retail executives. In previous positions, including National Director of Stores’ Organizational Development and National Director of Stores’ Executive Learning and Development, Barbara developed and implemented executive succession planning, onboarding programs, and learning curriculums, contributing significantly to talent development and organizational effectiveness. Barbara's earlier experience includes overseeing HR functions across multiple stores, managing staffing and employee engagement initiatives, and collaborating closely with senior leadership to enhance operational performance. Barbara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History from Smith College.