People & Culture Business Partner (Manager level HRBP)

<p><strong>Is this job for you?</strong></p> <p>At Faherty Brand we love our people - it's that simple. We are steadfast in our commitment to upholding our core values and cultivating a diverse and inclusive community. The Retail People &amp; Culture Business Partner (PCBP) plays an integral part in supporting our Retail team. This role will focus on scaling growth, development and retention across Faherty's Retail business and act as a strategic business partner to the store leadership team.</p> <p>The People &amp; Culture Business Partner (PCBP) is a strategic, compliance-focused role crucial for maintaining organizational integrity across our growing retail fleet, with a specific focus on our high-risk Western markets. Reporting directly to the Director, People &amp; Culture, this role drives strategic stability by serving as the dedicated People Partner to our Area Leaders. The PCBP will be accountable for managing all high-risk compliance functions, complex Employee Relations (ER), and comprehensive leave management, minimizing legal exposure and ensuring fair, consistent policy application across all 85+ store locations.</p> <p>This is a critical position that directly supports the business by proactively mitigating risk and enabling effective, accountable leadership in the field.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <p><strong>High-Risk Employee Relations &amp; Performance Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and manage all complex and high-risk Employee Relations matters, including internal investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, ensuring all actions are fully documented and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.</li> <li>Partner with Area Leaders to coach, develop, and drive accountability in performance management, ensuring consistent execution of policy and performance standards.</li> <li>Manage the exit interview process and conduct turnover analysis for the retail organization, identifying trends and recommending strategies to reduce voluntary turnover.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compliance, Leave, and Accommodation Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary subject matter expert and administrator for all employee leave programs, including FMLA, PFL, short-term disability, and other state/local protected leaves, with specific expertise in <strong>California leaves (CFRA, PDL) and accommodation laws.</strong></li> <li>Oversee and manage the end-to-end Workers' Compensation process, collaborating with insurance carriers and internal teams to ensure timely reporting and claim resolution.</li> <li>Lead the interactive process for disability and religious accommodations (ADA, etc.) and manage return-to-work programs, ensuring compliance and successful integration back into the workforce.</li> <li>Provide policy guidance to field leaders, assisting in the interpretation and implementation of the employee handbook and P&amp;C policies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Talent Acquisition Partnership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with Talent Acquisition to support strategic hiring for your business units.</li> <li>Advise managers on role requirements, candidate assessment, and interview best practices.</li> <li>Support onboarding and ensure new hire success.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Strategic Partnership &amp; Accountability</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the key P&amp;C Strategic Partner, conducting dedicated biweekly meetings with Area Leaders to review people initiatives, leadership strengths, development opportunities, and address complex personnel challenges.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Director of P&amp;C on the planning and execution of organization-wide culture and compliance initiatives, ensuring operational stability during periods of change.</li> <li>Maintain meticulous records within the HRIS and other compliance systems related to all ER, leave, and workers’ compensation matters.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What you’ll have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years focused specifically on Employee Relations, Leaves of Absence, and Workers' Compensation management, preferably in a multi-state retail or high-volume environment.</li> <li><strong>Experience working in a D2C or retail environment required.</strong></li> <li><strong>Deep expertise in federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC guidelines, and specific compliance requirements for high-risk West Coast states, especially California (including wage and hour, pay transparency, and accommodation laws).</strong></li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead complex, sensitive investigations and provide balanced, legally sound recommendations to senior leadership.</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to maintain composure, objectivity, and empathy while navigating difficult employee and leader conversations.</li> <li>Proven ability to drive accountability and consistency across a geographically dispersed team.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) is highly desirable</li> </ul> <p><em>We aim to pay competitively for our size and industry. The base salary range for this position is<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></em><em><strong>$105,000 - $120,000</strong> USD, but we will consider location, skill level and experience to determine the final offer.</em></p> <p><strong>Why us you ask! </strong></p> <ul> <li>Health benefits</li> <li>401(K) Plan with company match</li> <li>Incentives Program</li> <li>Commuter Options/Benefits</li> <li>Generous employee discount</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA") in our Notice to California Residents.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>A bit about us:</strong></p> <p>Founded in 2013 by Mike and Alex Faherty and Kerry Docherty, Faherty is a family-run lifestyle and apparel brand fueled by purpose and optimism. Our goal: to build a new American legacy by creating high-quality, sustainably minded, feel-good favorites that will bring you joy to wear.</p> <p>We feel a deep responsibility to do things differently: to promise comfort without compromising quality. To hold ourselves to a higher standard with a lower environmental impact. To leave the world a better place than we found it.</p> <p>We recognize the impact the fashion industry has on the world, and we’re dedicated to learning how to be better stewards of the planet. We believe the power of conversation and connection can make real change, and we’re committed to supporting people and organizations doing work that we believe in.</p> <p>Our passionate leadership team comes from different backgrounds but share a singular goal: to deliver on our promise of comfort and craftsmanship. To work side-by-side in a collaborative, energetic, and creative environment every day, like the family we are.</p> <p>We welcome everyone — and we mean everyone. We believe a diversity of viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds only serve to make our team stronger, which is why we strongly encourage those from historically and systemically marginalized communities to apply: BIPOC, women, and people in the LGBTQIA+ community, to name a few. We strive to lead consciously, bravely, and inclusively — and to reflect those values in our work. Employees should embody the five core values of the Faherty team:</p> <ol> <li>Always Innovate, constantly seeking creative ways to improve and drive forward.</li> <li>Bring Day One passion, energy, and grit to every challenge, iterating relentlessly to exceed expectations.</li> <li>Move forward as one with a shared purpose, All Together, fostering inclusivity and collaboration across teams.</li> <li>Harness the Power of Positivity, even when things get tough we’re leading with optimism and resilience in every interaction with our team, customers, and communities.</li> <li>Deliver with a Timeless focus, ensuring quality and long-term impact in all efforts.</li> </ol> <p><br>Remain compassionate. Stay focused. Seek joy. Let’s make the world a better place!</p>