Senior People Business Partner

San Francisco Bay Area, CA l Reports to Director, Talent Management

At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use plastic bottles have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.

Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.

At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day.

Together, the members of our People team make up the most well-versed employee directory you can imagine. From the moment a candidate is interested in working with us until the day they celebrate their first anniversary—and well beyond—this team is working behind the scenes to ensure everything is sailing smoothly. From benefits questions to employee engagement and building community, the People team are true Rothy’s champions.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior People Partner to work in close partnership with leaders and employees across the company, including retail, our fastest growing department. The Senior People Business Partner will drive People strategy and create a compelling employee experience that enables our teams to deliver results.

The ideal candidate will thrive flexing between providing strategic counsel to leaders and being hands on in delivering programs to employees at all levels. This role reports to the Director, Talent Management.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Retail leadership and select corporate teams, collaborating to develop and execute talent strategies that align with business goals and foster an outstanding employee experience across the organization.

• Provide strategic counsel on a wide range of people-related issues, navigating the unique nuances of both our dynamic retail environment and corporate functions, including performance management, employee relations, and organizational development

• Support critical programs to support the employee experience, including onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement, and learning & development opportunities

• Foster an optimistic and inclusive work culture that embodies our purpose to
  “Believe in possible” and empowers employees to thrive

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team on retail recruitment efforts and strategic hiring for corporate roles at all levels including resource planning, headcount management, interviewing and hiring

• Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts in a timely and effective way and ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations

• Provide direct support & guidance to employees and leaders across both retail and corporate teams, fostering their success in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Collaborate with team members across People Operations, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management to execute programs and initiatives

• Caring, humble and curious; eager to be part of a purpose driven organization that prioritizes doing things the right way, not the easy way

• Emotionally intelligent and able to build strong relationships and trust (both in person and virtually) with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and all levels

• Motivated by challenges; You have an optimistic outlook, a bias for solutions and an energy for rolling up your sleeves and doing whatever needs to be done

• Responsible and accountable with strong attention to detail and organization

• An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear, concise, and courageous in giving tough but supportive feedback when needed

• Data-driven decision maker & pragmatic problem solver who can find root causes of issues and gain leadership support to address them

• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• 6+ years of experience in a People Business Partner role in a fast moving, dynamic retail company with a focus on supporting both hourly/distributed employee populations and corporate functions.

• Strong analytical capabilities and an ability to influence managers/leaders with data-driven recommendations to improve performance, retention, and the employee experience

• A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employee experience to ensure a high level of engagement

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, work collaboratively and be proactive in identifying opportunities and resolving issues

• Ability to travel to Rothy’s retail locations

• Generous paid time off

• 401k matching

• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family

• Supplemental mental health benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursement

• Dog friendly offices

• Employee Discount Program!