SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer and optometrists squirm. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!
Why you want this jobThe Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and business partner to senior leaders, helping drive organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and associate experience. You will go beyond traditional HR by operating as a co-owner of business outcomes, helping leaders navigate ambiguity rather than rely on policy and providing forward-looking insight and risk mitigation, not just reactive support. One of the biggest opportunities in this role is owning and evolving the company's Learning & Development strategy, creating impactful leadership development experiences that go beyond traditional training and focus on real-world growth.
What you’ll do- Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, providing insights, challenging assumptions, and helping shape key business priorities.
- Coach and influence leaders at all levels through candid feedback, leadership development, and guidance on complex people and business challenges.
- Build leadership capability by identifying high-potential talent, strengthening succession plans, and creating meaningful development opportunities.
- Drive organizational effectiveness by improving team dynamics, leadership alignment, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Anticipate business and people risks, proactively developing solutions that help leaders navigate challenges before they arise.
- Champion an exceptional employee experience by simplifying processes, fostering a culture of feedback and accountability, and enhancing day-to-day engagement.
- Lead and evolve enterprise Learning & Development initiatives, emphasizing experiential learning, stretch assignments, and leadership growth over traditional training.
- Partner with leaders to identify organizational capability gaps and design scalable development strategies that align with business objectives.
- Influence decisions through strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach that balances business needs with people impact.
- Build trusted relationships across the organization by communicating with credibility, preparing thoroughly, and serving as a thoughtful advisor to senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of management experience, including at least 3–4 years as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating Learning & Development initiatives
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and leadership development.
- Strong understanding of core HR disciplines, including: Performance management, employee relations, talent management and succession planning, change management, workforce planning
- Demonstrated ability to coach leaders through complex people-related challenges, including organizational change, conflict resolution, talent development, and performance improvement.
- Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and HRIS platforms.
- Excellent consulting, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use metrics to measure learning effectiveness and business impact.
- Free eye exams for your entire family
- Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
- Amazing healthcare coverage
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
- Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
- Full onsite gym
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of management experience, including at least 3-4 years as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating Learning & Development initiatives
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and leadership development
- Strong understanding of performance management, employee relations, talent management, succession planning, change management, and workforce planning
- Demonstrated ability to coach leaders through organizational change, conflict resolution, talent development, and performance improvement
- Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and HRIS platforms
- Excellent consulting, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to analyze data and use metrics to measure learning effectiveness and business impact
What We Do
As the world's largest contact lens store, 1-800 CONTACTS is dedicated to providing you with a simple, hassle-free way to replace your contact lenses. At 1-800 CONTACTS, you will receive the exact same contact lenses your doctor prescribed, delivered to your door, at a great price. And with an inventory of more than 15 million contacts, we are more likely to have your prescription in stock than anyone else, which means you'll receive your contacts fast.
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