HR Business Partner

Socket.dev; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Sabbatical leave after 5 years

Employee discounts

Health, vision, dental, FSA and depend

401k match

Team events

Job summary

Rent the Runway is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with Fulfillment Operations Senior Management and shape HR strategies that drive organizational effectiveness.

You’ll translate business priorities into an HR agenda, diagnose issues, and lead projects with the Director of HR across talent planning, leadership development, performance management, and diversity initiatives for our 24/6 Fulfillment Center.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a dedicated HR role with at least 2 years of HR people management experience.
• Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment and high-volume workload is a must.
• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs and processes.
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
• Excellent problem solver with a proven track record of driving results.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Able to create, analyze, report and manipulate data as it relates to HR metrics.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Execute our people initiatives, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement
• Understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to improve objectives and productivity
• Guide and advise leaders in corrective action, development plans, and terminations
• Coaching and mentoring at management level
• Manage a small team of HR administrators and coordinators
• Ownership of management Learning & Development programs including materials and facilitation aids
• Create and drive development, employee relations, retention and reward programs
• Advise leaders regarding legal and regulatory compliance (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA)
• Partner with senior leadership to drive performance management at all levels
• Ensure consistent policy implementation and adherence
• Resolve employee relation concerns with sound judgement
• Develop engagement action plans based on Employee Engagement Survey results

Skills

HR leadership

People management

Bilingual Spanish

Data analysis

Policy implementation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

Advanced HR degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

About Us:

Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel, accessories and home decor from 700+ brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO and Co-Founder Jennifer Hyman’s leadership, RTR has been named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the “TIME 100” most influential people in the world and as one of People magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”

About the Job:

In this position you will partner with Fulfillment Operations Senior Management to develop and execute the HR strategies that foster organizational and people effectiveness. The individual in this role must understand business priorities and translate them into an HR agenda that supports the business as it evolves rapidly. This role drives overall business performance and employee engagement by proactively diagnosing issues and opportunities and taking the necessary actions to address issues. The HRBP will work with the Director of HR in the development and execution of project plans as well as the HR strategies and business objectives, including but not limited to: talent planning, leadership training & development, performance management, workforce planning, communication and diversity initiatives, etc, all of which help further the goals of the organization. The HRBP role is both a strategic and hands‑on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support to our 24/6 Fulfillment Center.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute our people initiatives, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement
• The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company
• Guide and advise leaders in corrective action, development plans, employee terminations, etc.
• Coaching and mentoring at management level
• Responsibility for operations management talent movement and development
• Manage a small team of HR administrators and coordinators.
• Ownership of management Learning & Development programs including creation of facilitator guides, participant guides, Powerpoint decks, and job aids to support the learning opportunities and key gaps in leadership
• Creating and driving effective development, employee relations, retention and reward programs
• Advise leaders regarding legal and regulatory compliance: FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, Safety, etc.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive performance management at all levels of the organization
• Ensure consistent policy implementation and adherence
• Facilitate, partner as necessary and use sound judgement to resolve employee relation concerns
• Partners with operations leadership in the development of engagement action plans based on their Employee Engagement Survey results in alignment with company goals

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or related field; advanced HR degree preferred
• At least 5 years in a dedicated HR role with at least 2 years of HR people management experience
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously - orientated on results
• Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment and high-volume workload is a must
• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs and processes
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement
• A strong solution focus and be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate resolutions
• Previous experience training management level
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Excellent problem solver with a proven track record of driving results
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Products, Internet navigation, HRIS systems
• Able to create, analyze, report and manipulate data as it relates to HR metrics
• Bilingual in Spanish required

Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
• Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.
• 401k match - an investment in your future.
• Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $98,000 to $110,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.