HRBP Manager, Northeast

aloyoga; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alo Yoga is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner - Retail to partner with Retail leadership across store operations and field teams. This role aligns people strategies with business objectives, driving performance, engagement, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead organizational design, talent development, succession planning, and data-driven decision making to improve employee experience and business results, while coaching leaders on performance and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred.
• 8+ years progressive HR experience, including retail or field-based support.
• Deep knowledge of multi-state labor laws.
• Experience supporting high-volume hourly workforces.
• Ability to travel regularly to stores and field locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, driving strategic people initiatives and organizational design improvements.
• Champion organizational change and process improvement initiatives; assess and shape team structures, capabilities, and culture.
• Drive talent management initiatives including succession planning and leadership development.
• Support scalable programs to promote a high-performance, inclusive culture and improve employee experience.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee relations and ensure fairness and compliance; conduct investigations.
• Lead the design and execution of performance management strategies; coach leaders on feedback and development.
• Ensure HR practices comply with evolving labor laws and mitigate risk across HR disciplines.
• Coach and develop HR Business Partners to ensure consistent support.
• Use data and analytics to identify trends and inform strategy.

Skills

Retail business acumen

Influence senior leaders

Change leadership

Data-driven decisions

Discretion/judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It's at the core of why we do what we do at ALO-it's our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That's the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

The Manager, HR Business Partner - Retail serves as a strategic people partner to Retail leadership, supporting store operations and field teams across a geographically dispersed workforce. This role aligns people strategies with retail business objectives, driving performance, engagement, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, driving strategic people initiatives and organizational design improvements that enhance performance, agility, and employee experience. Has a strong understanding of business functions to align HR strategies with long-term business plans.

Organizational Effectiveness

Champion organizational change, change management, and process improvement initiatives. Assess organizational health and partner with leaders to shape team structures, capabilities, and culture.

Talent Strategy & Succession Planning

Drive talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning. Drive proactive strategies to identify, develop, and retain top talent across functions.

Employee Experience & Engagement

Support and implement scalable programs to promote a high-performance, inclusive culture. Analyze engagement data and partner with leadership to improve employee experience and retention.

Employee Relations Oversight

Provide strategic guidance on employee relations matters and ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Support the resolution of escalated issues and serve as a sounding board to HRBPs.

Performance Management & Coaching

Lead the design and execution of performance management strategies that support leadership accountability, employee growth, and business results. Coach leaders on giving feedback, setting goals, and developing teams.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

Ensure HR practices remain in compliance with evolving labor laws and regulations. Anticipate risk and implement proactive mitigation strategies across HR disciplines.

Team Development

Coach, and develop HR Business Partners, setting direction and ensure consistency in HRBP support across the corporate organization.

Data-Driven HR Decision Making

Use data and analytics to assess trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and influence business decisions. Develop and report key HR metrics that inform strategy.

Key Competencies

• Strong retail business acumen and field leadership partnership
• Ability to influence senior retail leaders
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Change leadership and organizational effectiveness
• Data-driven decision making

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred
• 8+ years progressive HR experience, including retail or field-based support
• Experience supporting high-volume, hourly workforces
• Deep knowledge of multi-state labor laws
• Ability to travel regular yl to stores and field locations

The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company's total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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