Divisional HRBP

REI; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retailer is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to enhance employee experiences and align HR strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of HR experience, with strong consulting skills and project management capabilities. This role is vital in fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity, ensuring that employee needs are met effectively. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous employee discount

Access to health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Accrued time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably as a strategic partner.
• Strong understanding of HR competencies and employment practices.
• Proven track record of aligning HR strategies with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leaders to improve employee experience and culture.
• Manage and mitigate risk related to employment practices.
• Collaborate with HR partners to implement strategies.

Skills

Consulting skills

Change management knowledge

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

5+ years of experience in Human Resources

3+ years as an HRBP

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About the Job

This role consults with leaders across the HQ Commercial division on people practices that impact the employee experience at REI. Identifies, develops, and implements solutions to meet organizational goals. Works to build and maintain a healthy culture by helping leaders increase performance and engagement, grow and develop talent. Utilizes people metrics to assess and evaluate ongoing needs, providing creative solutions. Has experience navigating and resolving employment issues for a positive outcome. Effectively collaborates with internal HR partners to develop and implement strategies that support the business. Manages and mitigates risk using foundational knowledge of employment practices. Utilizes discretion and good judgment in all decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partners with divisional leaders across the COO HQ division to assess needs and implement targeted people strategies for business success
• Understands the business objectives of the team(s) and partners with leaders to connect people to those goals.
• Works with leaders on key employment relations issues across the organization.
• Consults with leaders and key stakeholders with the goal of improving and developing leadership behaviors and practices.
• Assists teams with strategic workforce planning by looking at organizational priorities. Utilizes a variety of tools to inform business decisions, such as talent assessment practices, people analytics, organizational insights, and engagement surveys.
• Help business leaders understand and implement change management best practices, and provide support to the business for the development and delivery of change initiatives.
• Build partnerships as a trusted, credible, and sought-after resource across the business. Focused on continuous improvement to promote and progress people practices.
• Accountable for effectively managing and deploying best practices around employee relations, risk mitigation, internal policy/program, and process development. Pro-actively identifies and documents trends, provides solutions using sound judgment and a thorough, objective approach to all work.
• Participates and collaborates on HR programs and projects, and implements HR initiatives, policies, and practices. Communicates business benefits of initiatives and gains buy-in and support of the business.
• Partners closely with HR teams and SME’s to drive results - HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and other SME’s (finance, legal, communications).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources; 3+ years as an HRBP
• General, broad-based knowledge and practice of HR competencies: organizational design, performance management, leadership development, talent practices, employment practices, compensation, total rewards
• Proven consulting skills that link performance to business goals
• Knowledgeable of organizational change management practices
• Proven ability to assess, analyze, and communicate business needs; collaborates with and is proactive in partnering with HR COEs to identify and effectively integrate solutions that deliver the desired results
• Knowledge of employment law and risk management
• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems
• Challenges the status quo, champions change, and influences others through change
• Demonstrated project management and planning skills
• Works independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality work
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to quickly build relationships, build trust, and successfully collaborate with others to influence the accomplishment of organizational goals

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti‑racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$98,300.00 - $147,400.00 per year

Location

United States (Remote)