Director, HR Business Partner

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We're an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America's most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.
We're Looking For A: Director, HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to the Golden Hippo executive team and their respective teams to develop, execute and optimize our people strategy in support of business goals and objectives.
Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Hybrid 1-2x/week in office)
What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the HRBP team for Golden Hippo (the company's Woodland Hills Headquarters location and assigned business groups).
• Provide consultation and counseling to business leadership, collaborating with business leaders to assess business needs and bring HR solutions for optimal outcomes.
• Work closely with business leadership on org structure and talent management, including culture and engagement, career and leadership training and development, coaching, performance feedback, terminations and succession planning.
• Manage HR initiatives, programs and processes, leveraging the expertise as appropriate of Talent Acquisition, People Services and the HRBP teams for other sites and businesses to strengthen overall HR alignment.
• Seek opportunities to standardize HR policies, procedures and practices across sites and businesses to drive HR operational efficiency and optimize HR service delivery.
• Ensure policies, procedures and practices align with company culture and comply with applicable laws in partnership with the Legal team.
• Analyze, make recommendations and execute org reviews and reorganizations, including reductions in force as necessary, to support evolution in business goals and objectives.
• Serve as a point of contact for all escalated HR-related matters for Golden Hippo, including managing complex employee relations issues and conflict resolution, partnering with Legal and other stakeholders as necessary.

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources or closely related field (or equivalent work experience) required
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP (required)
• 7-10 years' experience in an HR leadership role (required)
• 5 + years' management experience, including leading teams in multiple locations (required)
• Experience in scaling a fast growing organization.
• Experience working in large size organization (revenues greater than $800 million)
• 5 + years working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines.
• An inspiring leader and visionary who is passionate about the impact of people, yet business-minded and results oriented.
• High emotional intelligence with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, credibility and trust with stakeholders, peers and colleagues across the organization.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make clear grounded decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to turn people data into insights and actions that drive continuous improvement for employee programs and performance.
• Ability to solve a wide range of complex, multi-disciplinary problems.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, project planning/management (from conception to completion) and change management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication (including presentation) skills.
• Ability to work well autonomously and cross-functionally within a team and other departments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in organizational design and restructures.
• Experience managing and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Highest level of business and personal integrity and ethical standards.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Federal/State/Local employment laws.

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage - We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over $6.1 million to date.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Work towards our collective goals and earn up to 2 extra weeks of pay each month, based on the achievement of KPIs.
• Celebrate your accomplishments with our Win of the Week, Spot Bonus, Work Anniversary, and Shout-Outs programs, where your hard work is not only valued but also acknowledged and rewarded.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you'll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
• Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here .
The base salary range is $143,000 min; $190,000, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
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