People Business Partner – Commercial and Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a Business Partner

• Foster reliable relationships with managers across various client groups; provide coaching on leadership effectiveness, team well-being, and organizational design.

• Supply AOP workforce planning insights and articulate business needs to the P&C center of excellence.

• Promote Culture & Engagement

• Implement OFarm's culture strategy — including DEI, engagement, recognition, and P&C Barn accountability — within client groups.

• Embed OFarm values into manager interactions, onboarding processes, and daily team activities.

• Direct Performance Management

• Oversee and ensure the execution of performance management cycles for Sr. Director and lower levels: reviews, talent calibrations, and pay-for-performance discussions.

• Advise managers on providing fair and actionable feedback while advocating for the use of OFarm's PM tools and methodologies.

• Assist with Employee Relations

• Independently manage early performance and employee interventions (conflict resolution, policy advice, informal investigations).

• Promptly escalate complex or high-risk issues — such as formal mediation and potential terminations — to HR operations and Legal.

• Collaborate with People & Culture Colleagues

• Learning and Development: identify development needs; connect managers with learning opportunities and co-facilitate targeted interventions within the function.

• Talent Acquisition: collaborate on role intake, interview calibration, and offer alignment; provide feedback loops on the hiring experience.

• HR Operations: work with the HR Operations team to support managers through lifecycle transactions; identify HRIS data discrepancies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of HR generalist or HRBP experience; experience in consumer goods, food & beverage, or mission-driven sectors is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated capability to independently manage tier ER issues with sound judgment on escalation.

• Practical experience in performance management, including reviews, calibrations, and pay-for-performance processes.

• Strong instincts for manager coaching and comfort in navigating L&D, TA, and HR Ops functions.

• Exceptional communication skills, able to distill HR guidance for diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with SOX-related people process controls; experience in a public or recently public company is a plus.

• Proficient in HRIS and PM tools (Rippling, Workday, Insperity, or similar).

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification is advantageous.

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms.

• Up to 10% travel required: While this role is primarily remote, "Farmers" meet as a company and/or department a few times a year. Expect potential travel several times each quarter.

• A genuine passion for enhancing childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet.

• A desire to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth, purpose-driven work environment.

• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, deeply understand business needs, develop cohesive strategies, and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment.

• Previous experience in cross-functional collaboration between Sustainability and People & Culture is preferred.

• Candidates must reside in the United States to be considered for this role.

• Please be aware that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.

• Annual Bonus.

• 401(k) program with a 4% company match after three months.

• New Hire Remote Life Stipend and annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance.

• Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend.

• Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts.

• New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, a 3-month supply of Once Upon a Farm products, and breast milk shipping service for traveling parents during their breastfeeding journey.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off.

• Paid Volunteer Time.

• Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections.

• Medical Insurance for employees is fully covered on select plans, with additional options available at a reduced cost.

• Vision and Dental Insurance are provided at 100% coverage for both employees and dependents.

• Life insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts for eligible plans.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Additional benefits, leaves, and insurance as mandated by law, based on your specific residence.

• And so much more!