HR Business Partner

Aéropostale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

Aéropostale is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver full-cycle HR support for our Stores group. The role partners with Vice Presidents and store leadership to drive business results through effective talent strategies, coaching, and organizational development.

Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, this role focuses on succession planning, onboarding excellence, and engagement initiatives to enhance performance and retention across departments.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in an HRBP or strategic HR role.
• Bachelor's degree required; certification preferred (PHR/SPHR).
• Experience coaching leaders and advising on policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to develop talent strategies and initiatives.
• Provide expert counsel on HR programs, policies, and performance management.
• Lead succession planning and talent reviews to identify gaps and top talent.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to source and onboard diverse staff.
• Monitor engagement and implement HR initiatives to improve retention.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Executive coaching

Employee relations

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Job description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support to our Stores organization. The HRBP will be focused on driving business results and increasing organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Will act as primary HR partner for multiple departments in Stores and interfaces with Vice Presidents and below. This position will report to the VP of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with business leaders to develop and implement talent strategies, initiatives, and solutions that support business needs.
• Provides expert counsel and coaching to leaders and associates on HR programs, policies and procedures, associate relations issues, conflict resolution, change management, inclusion & diversity, performance management and organizational development and design.
• Oversees the development and implementation of succession planning and talent reviews that identify top talent, expose talent gaps and builds marketing capabilities.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to source and staff a diverse workforce, and ensure a positive onboarding experience.
• Monitors engagement and continuously looks for creative solutions to improve engagement through HR initiatives. Conducts stay and exit interviews to track trends, and provide key insights.
• Leverages specialist partners to build HR tools and expertise to support client groups.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in an HRBP and/or HR role providing strategic advice, coaching, and counsel to leaders and associates in a highly complex and dynamic business setting.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

What You Get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $89,100.00 - USD $92,050.00 /Yr.