Senior People Business Partner

Senior People Business Partner  

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

At Rothy’s we believe there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. That’s why we transform eco-friendly materials into classic style staples that look just as good as they feel. To date, we’ve transformed more than 200 million plastic water bottles and 715,000+ pounds of ocean bound plastic into washable, wear-everywhere shoes and bags—and we’re just getting started. 

At Rothy’s, sustainability is more than a buzzword. From the materials we choose and the way we craft our products, to the inclusive environment we foster at Rothy's HQ, to our 100% owned and operated factory and retail stores, creating a sustainable environment is our number one priority. Join us on our mission to do better. 

About the Team: 

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 country to drive People strategy and optimize the employee experience. The ideal candidate will thrive flexing between providing strategic counsel to leaders and being hands on delivering programs to employees at all levels.   

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their strategic goals and develop and execute talent strategies to enable them

• Provide strategic counsel on a wide range of people-related issues, including performance management, employee relations, and organizational development

• Drive 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

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

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

You are:

• 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

You have:

• 6+ years of experience in a People Business Partner role in a fast moving, dynamic company, ideally in retail, eCommerce or related consumer business

• 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

Our benefits:

• Generous paid time off

• 401k matching

• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family

• Supplemental mental health benefits

• Healthy snacks delivered to your home

• Monthly wellness reimbursement 

• Quarterly product allowance!