HRBP Manager, Northeast

Alo Yoga•Boston, MA

5d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Manager, HR Business Partner – Retail serves as a strategic people partner to Retail leadership, supporting store operations and field teams across a geographically dispersed workforce. The role aligns people strategies with retail business objectives to drive performance, engagement, and compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position advises leaders on strategic people initiatives and organizational design, leads organizational change and talent strategies, provides oversight on employee relations and performance management, and ensures compliance and risk mitigation. It also coaches and develops HR Business Partners and uses data and analytics to inform HR strategy and business decisions. Regular travel to stores and field locations is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 8 years of progressive HR experience, including retail or field-based support.
Experience supporting high-volume, hourly workforces.
Deep knowledge of multi-state labor laws.
Ability to travel regularly to stores and field locations.
Strong retail business acumen and field leadership partnership.
Ability to influence senior retail leaders.
Sound judgment and discretion.
Change leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Data-driven decision making.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, driving strategic people initiatives and organizational design improvements that enhance performance, agility, and employee experience.
Align HR strategies with long-term business plans through a strong understanding of business functions.
Champion organizational change, change management, and process improvement initiatives.
Assess organizational health and partner with leaders on team structures, capabilities, and culture.
Drive talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
Develop proactive strategies to identify, develop, and retain top talent across functions.
Support and implement scalable programs that promote a high-performance, inclusive culture.
Analyze engagement data and partner with leadership to improve employee experience and retention.
Provide strategic guidance on employee relations matters and ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance.
Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
Support resolution of escalated issues and serve as a sounding board to HRBPs.
Lead the design and execution of performance management strategies that support leadership accountability, employee growth, and business results.
Coach leaders on giving feedback, setting goals, and developing teams.
Ensure HR practices comply with evolving labor laws and regulations.
Anticipate risk and implement proactive mitigation strategies across HR disciplines.
Coach and develop HR Business Partners, setting direction and ensuring consistency in HRBP support across the corporate organization.
Use data and analytics to assess trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and influence business decisions.
Develop and report key HR metrics that inform strategy.
Travel regularly to stores and field locations.