Human Resources Business Partner

ABOUT SHINOLA

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved.  Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own!  Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand. 

ABOUT THE POSITION 

In this role, you will demonstrate a combination of strong business acumen and significant HR functional knowledge to guide the development of HR strategies required to drive client business success for our corporate, manufacturing and distribution center teams.  You will build and execute strong integrated HR strategies and initiatives for our teams and will support their business needs, culture, and objectives. You will be responsible for the implementation and integration of human resource solutions spanning all areas of Human Resources.  

• Partner with business leaders to provide thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution that is aligned with business goals.  Help leaders to create and execute on the long-range plan for the business.
• Is a trusted advisor to leaders and operates with a strong business mindset and understanding of business needs.  Is an expert in stakeholder management and is able to communicate effectively to influence and deliver high impact. 
• Accountable for employment practice discipline including employee relations, risk mitigation, internal policy development, and external employment practice compliance. 
• Assess organizational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing appropriate HR solutions. 
• Create and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, development, performance management, career/succession planning, talent movement, and retention, leveraging workforce analytics and insights when available. 
• Assist divisions in organizational design activities to streamline and implement new organization structures, roles, and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support rapidly shifting business demands. 
• Guide and Coach leaders on how to appropriately manage and resolve complex HR issues (e.g., performance management, rewards, mutual separations, conflict management…)
• Work closely with other HR subject matter experts (Compensation and benefits, Recruiting, Operations etc) to deliver best outcomes for employees and leaders.
• Promote a culture of feedback and pro-active communication, reinforcing our culture and values.
• Roll up sleeves and create policy and structure when needed.  
• Advocate for and represent Team Members’ needs to leadership team.
• Supports the implementation of company HR programs, procedures, policy, and practice.
• Maintain collaborative relationships within the organization to share and leverage best practice 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 year degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. 
•  7-10 years of prior experience as an HRBP supporting corporate functions.
• Previous experience as an HRBP within Retail Industry or startup environment preferred.
• General, broad based knowledge and practice of HR competencies: organizational design, performance management, leadership development, talent practices, employment practices, compensation, total rewards. 
• Proven consulting skills. 
• Preferred knowledge of organizational change management practices. 
• Proven ability to assess, analyze and communicate business needs; collaborates with and is proactive to partner with HR team to identify and effectively integrate solutions that deliver the desired results. 
• Has knowledge of employment law and risk management. 
• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems. 
• Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change. 
• Demonstrated project management and planning skills and ability to meet or exceed timelines of projects. 
• Works independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality work. 
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to quickly build relationships, build trust, and successfully collaborate with others to influence the accomplishment of organizational goals. 
• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions. 
• Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers. 
• Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and planning well in order to produce quality work.
• Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals. 

Shinola is an equal-opportunity employer.  We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.  It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.  Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. 

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.