People & Culture Business Partner, HQ

People & Culture Business Partner, HQ

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purposewhile having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing the HQ employee experience at Vuori. In this role, you will help drive people initiatives and provide comprehensive support across the employee lifecycle for our HQ and Otay employees, in the areas of talent management, team effectiveness and employee engagement. You will partner closely with HQ leadership to execute strategies in areas such as coaching & development, organizational effectiveness and employee relations.

Our Business Partners are expected to be self-starters, proactive, and highly organized, with exceptional communication skills and follow-through. This position is ideal for someone who has a strong understanding of HR practices, demonstrates the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization, while adapting to change. Most importantly, you are passionate about fostering a culture where people feel valued, supported, and ensuing our Vuori culture is thriving.

What you'll get to do:

P&C BP Leadership for Vuori HQ

• Support the full funnel of HQ teams from Marketing and Product to Finance and Supply Chain.
• Operate as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of HQ-related culture & talent initiatives that are aligned to our overall People & Culture strategy.
• Manage routine to complex employee relations issues including conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations and recommending appropriate action to resolve the issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with cross-functional P&C teams, (e.g. Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, etc.), contributing to the development of future initiatives and ensuring we maintain a continuous feedback loop pertaining to programs, process and communications.
• Develop change management plans and manage stakeholders before and after changes take place.
• Keep a pulse on the health of the HQ culture and proactively develop solutions that drive an effective culture and overall employee experience.
• Help identify training needs for the business, partner in implementations, and participate in evaluation and monitoring of success.
• Maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders such as legal, facilities, health & safety and security.

P&C BP Leadership for Otay Returns Facility

• This role will also act as the key Business Partner for our Otay Warehouse, requiring weekly presence at our Otay facility in San Diego.
• Develop strong relationships with the Otay leadership team and employees, addressing inquiries, resolving workplace concerns and identifying areas of enhancement and offering recommended actions.
• Build P&C programs for our Otay facility, focused on labor management (inclusive of temps), career development, culture & employee engagement, and talent management.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or related fields, preferably in a fast-paced, scaling organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Previous experience in high growth environment strongly preferred
• Professional fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to juggle and multi-task, with incredible attention to detail and follow through
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a focus on culture, employee engagement, and operational excellence
• Travel required up to 25%. This role will be required to travel to Otay one time per week.

Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $93,400 per year - $120,120 per year.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.