People Business Partner, Retail

People Business Partner, Retail

What We Do
At C.A. Fortune, we aspire to maintain our position as the nation’s leading consumer brands agency. We realize how fortunate we are (pun intended) to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients. From sales management to marketing, all the way down to insights, e-commerce, and in-store retail support, our boutique service model offers a breadth of services to our clients. 

Who We Are
People. Passion. Purpose. Our people are the core of our business. Our unique boutique service model allows our people to follow their passions with a purpose, all while delivering excellent services to our clients. We are committed to living out our values. We are fearless and curious innovators who lead with solutions, empower others, and do the right thing, always. We are a family-first organization and recognize the importance of a healthy and flexible work-life balance, a positive support system, and the power of diversity and inclusion. 

Overview of the Role
The People Business Partner, Retail position will partner with managers and non-exempt employees within our In-Store/Retail pillars on various stages of the employee lifecycle from talent management, performance management, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, and business driven initiatives.  Your experience in People and Human Resources will aid our organization in adding value to overall business objectives, providing People Team solutions, resolving personnel grievances, retaining a talented workforce, and ensuring compliance with regulations. 

• Location: Fully Remote (opportunity for Hybrid, if near an office)
• Salary range $70,000- $75,000 based on experience, qualifications and skills.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal overnight travel required (less than 10%) – i.e. yearly People Team summits, and/or any other events that would be warranted
• At C.A. we’re not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to a us and grow their careers long-term. We are on a mission to build better brands that inspire healthier lifestyles for consumers and their families. If you’re looking for a sign to apply, here it is! 

What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune   

• Responsible for ensuring an effective and best in class delivery of all People Programs throughout the employee lifecycle within the In-Store and Retail Pillars (~350+ employees)  
• Coach managers through employee situations
• Performance Management/Progressive Discipline Best Practices  
• Partner with cross functional PBP on talent needs for function and employees to ensure open communication, understanding and that business needs and concerns are addressed 
• Develop proposals and recommendations to resolve strategically important issues affecting major HR or Business Functions 
• Partners with managers on a variety of employee relations issues 

What You Should Bring to the Table 

• 3-5 years of HR/People experience required, preferably in a retail environment. 
• Experience working with all classes of employees. Full time, part time, exempt, and non-exempt.
• Strong understanding of employee relations with a history of supporting the employee experience  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Understanding of employment labor laws, across all states
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  
• Excellent organization skills, strong attention to detail  
• Strong collaborator across teams and functions at all levels of the organization  
• Significant breadth of understanding of functional HR roles and responsibilities and impact on the business 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 

You Will Stand Out if You Have 

• Retail HR experience
• Experience with California non-exempt employees
• Familiarity with HR systems and tools especially ADP Workforce Now
• Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish - verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels. 
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws. 

Perks 

• Up to 16 days of PTO, accrual with tenure 
• 11 paid company holidays per year 
• 2 paid volunteer days per year 
• 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender) 
• Medical, dental, and vision 
• Paid company life insurance 
• 401k with company match 
• Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day) 
• Work from home flexibility 

Come As You Are 

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.