People & Culture Partner - Hybrid role in NY/NJ

Eileen Fisher

$90K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in HR/People & Culture, ideally in retail including warehouse environments
  • Demonstrated success as a strategic partner with senior leaders
  • Solid background in employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations
  • Experience in designing and facilitating leadership and change management training
  • Familiarity with DE&I best practices and their integration into HR processes
  • Strong analytical skills to track and interpret people data
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a must

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic advisor and coach for multiple teams
  • Engage business leaders in discussions about culture and performance priorities
  • Facilitate learning experiences and workshops for leader development
  • Implement change management initiatives across various organizational levels
  • Integrate company values and DE&I into the employee experience
  • Conduct employee interviews and analyze trends for actionable insights
  • Collaborate with HR functions on key initiatives and people-related programs

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Annual Company Bonus eligibility
  • Employee Stock Ownership program
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule
  • Generous clothing allowance
  • Wellness reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The People & Culture Partner is a trusted, strategic advisor to business leaders and teams across our Corporate Enterprise. This role brings together hands-on HR expertise and big-picture thinking - coaching leaders, strengthening teams, and championing the practices that keep our culture and values alive day to day. As a visible culture and values ambassador, the P&C Partner helps ensure every part of the employee experience reflects who we are and what we believe.

What You'll Do

Strategic People Partnership
• Serve as advisor, coach, and go-to people expert for assigned teams across the enterprise
• Lead regular touch-bases with business leaders on people, culture, growth and performance priorities
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, org design, succession planning, and talent development
• Help teams and individuals navigate change while staying grounded in what matters most

Organizational Development & Leadership
• Design and lead learning experiences that grow leaders at every level
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings that support team and organizational growth
• Shape training strategy across DE&I, leadership development, and individual growth
• Lead change management efforts at the team, area, and organizational level

Culture & Values Ambassador
• Bring our values to life in how you show up, coach, and make decisions
• Weave culture, values, and DE&I considerations into every aspect of the employee experience
• Design and evolve programs that deepen connection to our culture

Employee Relations & Workplace Practices
• Guide career pathing conversations and support performance management, coaching, and Need For Performance Improvement (NFPI) processes
• Conduct stay and exit interviews and proactive focus groups to surface trends early
• Lead HR investigations with care, discretion, and fairness
• Coach leaders directly on onboarding plans and performance feedback
• Welcome new hires through onboarding/facilitating New Hire Orientation

Data, Insights & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Track and analyze people data to inform strategy (DE&I metrics, turnover, retention themes, etc.)
• Stay current on future-of-work trends and workplace best practices
• Partner closely with Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Operations
• Lead and contribute to key P&C initiatives, including but not limited to Health & Safety, Development Dialogues, Employee Pulse Surveys

Performs other related duties as required.

Education

B.A. in a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Experience

What You Bring
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive HR/People & Culture experience across a range of retail environments, inclusive of Warehouse
• Proven experience as a strategic business partner - comfortable coaching senior leaders and rolling up your sleeves on day-to-day employee relations
• Strong foundation in employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations required
• Experience designing and/or facilitating learning, leadership development, or change management programs
• SHRM-CP/PHR or other accreditations a plus
• Working knowledge of DE&I best practices and how to embed them into everyday people practices
• Experience using data and trends (turnover, engagement, exit/stay themes) to shape recommendations
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills across all levels of an organization
• A genuine connection to sustainability, circularity, and values-driven business - and a desire to bring that to life through people practices
• Proficiency in Spanish required
• Ability to work 1-2 days on-site at Distribution Center in Secaucus and 1-2 days at corporate office in Irvington, NY
• Travel to additional locations may be required

Reports to: Director of People & Culture

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - 120,000/yr. dependent upon experience and qualifications. In addition, we offer comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, eligibility for Annual Company Bonus plan, Employee Stock Ownership, 9/80 work schedule, generous clothing allowance and wellness reimbursement etc.

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