Consultant Role for HQ Commercial Division
This role consults with leaders across the HQ Commercial division on people practices that impact the employee experience at REI. Identifies, develops, and implements solutions to meet organizational goals. Works to build and maintain a healthy culture by helping leaders increase performance and engagement, grow and develop talent. Utilizes people metrics to assess and evaluate ongoing needs, providing creative solutions. Has experience navigating and resolving employment issues for a positive outcome. Effectively collaborates with internal HR partners to develop and implement strategies that support the business. Manages and mitigates risk using foundational knowledge of employment practices. Utilizes discretion and good judgment in all decisions.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Partners with divisional leaders across the COO HQ division to assess needs and implement targeted people strategies for business success.
Understands the business objectives of the team(s) and partners with leaders to connect people to those goals.
Works with leaders on key employment relations issues across the organization.
Consults with leaders and key stakeholders with the goal of improving and developing leadership behaviors and practices.
Assists teams with strategic workforce planning by looking at organizational priorities. Utilizes a variety of tools to inform business decisions, such as talent assessment practices, people analytics, organizational insights, and engagement surveys.
Help business leaders understand and implement change management best practices, and provide support to the business for the development and delivery of change initiatives.
Build partnerships as a trusted, credible, and sought-after resource across the business. Focused on continuous improvement to promote and progress people practices.
Accountable for effectively managing and deploying best practices around employee relations, risk mitigation, internal policy / program, and process development. Pro-actively identifies and documents trends, provides solutions using sound judgment and a thorough, objective approach to all work.
Participates and collaborates on HR programs and projects, and implements HR initiatives, policies, and practices. Communicates business benefits of initiatives and gains buy-in and support of the business.
Partners closely with HR teams and SME's to drive results HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and other SME's (finance, legal, communications).
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Human Resources; 3+ years as an HRBP
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 that link performance to business goals
Knowledgeable of organizational change management practices
Proven ability to assess, analyze, and communicate business needs; collaborates with and is proactive in partnering with HR COEs to identify and effectively integrate solutions that deliver the desired results
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 through change
Demonstrated project management and planning skills
Works independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality work
Excellent communication skills written and verbal
Ability to quickly build relationships, build trust, and successfully collaborate with others to influence the accomplishment of organizational goals
Closing
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including : your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors. REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.
Pay Range
$98,300.00 - $147,400.00 per year
Hrbp • Seattle, WA, US