Vice President of People & Culture - Business Partners

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic People & Culture (Human Resources) leader to join our team as a Vice President, People & Culture - Business Partners, based out of our Carlsbad, CA headquarters.

This role works across our HQ and retail teams, and will be instrumental in the creation and execution of our P&C strategy, aligning P&C initiatives and Talent Strategies with business objectives.

In this role, you will lead a team of talented P&C Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and Generalists to deliver exceptional P&C partnership and services across the organization.

Our vision is to Inspire Happiness so we are looking for an innovative, approachable, P&C leader who wants to create programs and culture where we can allow our employees to live extraordinary lives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Lead and mentor a team of talented P&C Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and Generalists, providing guidance and support in all aspects of HR management for both our HQ and retail employees.

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes excellence.

• Responsible for working with business leaders to create strategic talent plans aligned to support organizational goals and objectives.
• Serve as an HR / Talent thought partner and advisor to leaders and employees throughout the organization with the ability to connect, coach and counsel at all levels of the organization.
• Responsible for creating HR policies, procedures and best practices, and identifying and implementing long range strategic talent management goals.
• Partner across the People & Culture team including the P&C COEs and with leaders throughout the organization to create an inspirational, holistic, and integrated approach to all aspects of the employee experience.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless and integrated alignment and execution of P&C strategies with broader organizational objectives.

• Drive talent management initiatives including performance management and succession planning.
• Drive scalable, innovative and impactful HR initiatives in a forward thinking, fast-paced environment.
• In partnership with Finance, drive the overall headcount management process.
• Leverage org design principles driving effective organizational strategy, process and structure sessions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement organizational development and team effectiveness programs and initiatives.
• In partnership with Legal, drive creation of employee relations tools and processes contributing to a strong culture of being in great relationships.
• Serve as a cultural champion responsible for creating and implementing a vision and strategy across the organization that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture.

Champion initiatives that promote a respectful and supportive work environment for all employees.

• Drive the employee engagement survey process and follow up actions.
• Oversee employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Build P&C metrics and analytics to assess effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives and make recommendations for improvements.
• Stay current with HR trends and best practice and ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Manage program budgets and annual forecasting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources leading HR Business Partner Teams within the retail industry.
• Experience creating scalable, innovative, and creative solutions serving the needs of both a corporate HQ setting and a retail store environment.
• Must be an outside the box thinker who has proven success in building programs.
• Excels in project management driving key P&C initiatives across the organization, including Talent Management and Organizational Design.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong understanding of org design principles.
• Approachable leader to all levels within an organization.
• Thrives in building out processes, programs and procedures in a creative and brand appropriate way.
• A strong record of accomplishment driving results and excellent leadership skills.
• Holds a passion for staying current in modern HR practices to support employees at scale.
• Advanced knowledge of talent management practices, headcount planning, employment law, etc.
• Exceptional at relationship management, networking, negotiation, and prioritization.
• Exceptional team leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Ability to work at the strategic level to hands on execution.
• Strong cross-functional leadership; able to work with and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Must have a data driven mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Information

Pay Range : $250,000 - $270,000

Benefits :

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• 401(k)
30+ days ago