People & Culture Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the main HR contact for employees and managers, offering guidance on HR policies, employee relations issues, and workplace concerns.

• Assess, investigate, and resolve employee relations challenges with discretion, consistency, and care.

• Collaborate with the Director of People & Culture on intricate investigations, performance issues, and separations.

• Serve as the HR partner for our retail Mountain Studio locations, assisting Retail Area Managers and Mountain Studio Managers with daily people-related matters.

• Oversee workers’ compensation claims from initiation through return-to-work, acting as the primary liaison with our insurance carrier.

• Manage recruitment operations, which include job postings, interview scheduling, and offer management; collaborate with the Director on hiring for Director-level positions and above.

• Provide a seamless, high-quality onboarding experience that prepares new employees for success from the moment they accept an offer through their first 90 days.

• Assist managers with performance coaching, documentation, and performance improvement plans; work in partnership with the Director on matters related to Director-level positions and above.

• Coordinate promotions and changes in compensation in collaboration with the Director of People & Culture.

• Keep track of federal and state employment law changes across 25 states, ensuring Stio’s compliance documentation and handbooks are up to date.

• Be the first point of contact for employees with policy-related inquiries, including wage and hour, leave, and workplace policies.

• Ensure compliance with annual harassment prevention training, including specific state requirements across all locations.

• Maintain required workplace postings and ensure adherence to federal and multi-state posting obligations.

• Manage the complete onboarding and offboarding process for corporate employees, ensuring a smooth transition and clear handoffs within the team.

• Administer leave of absence programs in accordance with federal and state laws, serving as the primary contact for employees.

• Accurately maintain compliance documentation, new hire paperwork, and HR records with appropriate confidentiality.

• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, minimize manual workload, and create more uniform experiences throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Demonstrate a commitment to our company’s mission, vision, and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience; a background as an HRBP, HR Generalist, or in People Operations is highly preferred.

• Experience in supporting multi-state workforces; familiarity with employment law across various jurisdictions is essential.

• Proven experience collaborating with retail teams or supporting a multi-location retail environment is necessary.

• Experience managing investigations, performance issues, employee separations, and performance management processes, including PIPs and performance reviews.

• Familiarity with recruiting operations and ATS management; experience with Workable is a plus.

• Strong communicator and relationship builder; comfortable engaging with managers and employees at all levels.

• Highly organized with the capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

• Proficiency in Google Suite, Asana, and HRIS systems; experience with ADP Workforce Now is an advantage.

• A genuine passion for the outdoors and alignment with Stio’s mission, vision, and values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

• Company Paid Long Term Disability.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 401k with Match.

• Generous paid time off policies.

• Company Culture Committee.

• Gear test, perks, and more.