People Partner - New York, NY

Blue Bottle Coffee•New York, NY

3d•$94,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The People Partner, NYC Metro, supports Blue Bottle’s company and culture by serving as a strategic advisor to cafe leadership and aligning people strategy with business objectives. Reporting under the direction of the Sr. Director, U.S. People, this role partners with leaders across cafes to strengthen workforce effectiveness, leadership capability, team member engagement, and organizational health. This is a hybrid role. Employees must be based within 50 miles of Blue Bottle Coffee’s New York City Metro location. The position requires regular cafe visits and close collaboration with business leaders, People teams, and People Relations. The role also advises leadership on employment-law compliance and helps ensure People initiatives are effectively designed, delivered, and improved. The stated salary range is $94,000–$125,000 per year.

Requirements

6+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years as a People Partner (HRBP) supporting multi-unit food and beverage, retail hospitality, or similar operationally complex environments.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Expertise in federal, state, and local employment law, labor and employee relations, and regulatory compliance, including experience with NYC Fair Work Week and Earned Safe and Sick Time regulations.
Demonstrated expertise across HR disciplines, including new location openings, talent management, compensation and benefits strategy, and workforce planning, with the ability to apply strategic judgment to complex, market-specific situations.
Sound judgment and integrity, with the ability to make timely decisions that balance risk, business impact, and employee experience.
Ability to combine business acumen, data-driven insights, and sound judgment in people decisions.
Ability to build trust at all levels and advise on complex people and organizational matters.
Ability to champion talent development and high performance, support team member growth, address performance gaps, and drive accountability.
Ability to build collaborative, trust-based relationships and influence at all levels of the company.
Clear and compelling communication skills, including translating complex people strategies into actionable plans and presenting confidently to leadership.
Strong organization and results orientation, including the ability to manage competing priorities in an evolving environment.
Must be based within 50 miles of the New York City Metro location; the role is hybrid.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to cafe leadership on day-to-day people matters, reviews, performance management, and other people-related matters.
Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and talent strategy; identify and mitigate retention risks; strengthen leadership capability and high-performing teams; and support succession planning.
Conduct regular cafe visits to assess team dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health, using observations and data to identify trends and recommend strategies to strengthen engagement and workforce effectiveness.
Synthesize field insights, workforce analytics, and stakeholder feedback to influence People initiatives, operational priorities, and team member development investments.
Maintain cross-functional partnerships across the People function to ensure company-wide programs are strategically designed, effectively deployed, and continuously improved based on business needs, impact, and team member feedback.
Lead cross-functional project teams in delivering strategic People initiatives on time and to specification, aligned with organizational goals and measurable business impact.
Maintain expertise in regulatory requirements and HR best practices across assigned geographies, advising leadership on compliance risks and emerging trends.
Partner with People Relations to support a consistent, positive team member experience across cafes while honoring regulatory obligations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage for eligible employees starting on the first day.
Dental coverage for eligible employees starting on the first day.
Vision coverage for eligible employees starting on the first day.
Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education.
Free membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events, including Expos and Championships.
401(k) plan.
Paid time off and paid volunteer hours.
50% discount on products online and in cafes, including food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise.
Flexible spending account.
Commuter benefits.
Employee Assistance Program.