Human Resources - Divisional HRBP

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet. 

Consults with leaders across divisions and teams on people practices that impact the employee experience at REI. Identifies, develops and implements solutions to meet organizational goals. Works to build and maintain a healthy culture by helping leaders increase performance and engagement, grow and develop talent. Uses people metrics to assess and evaluate ongoing needs and provide creative solutions. Has experience navigating and resolving employment issues for a positive outcome. Effectively collaborates with internal HR partners to develop strategies to support the business. Manages and mitigates risk using foundational employment practices know-how. Utilizes discretion and good judgment in all decisions. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission. 

Planning & Navigating Requirements

• Partners with divisional leaders across multiple divisions to assess needs and implement targeted people strategies for business success
• Understands the business objectives of the team(s) and partners with leaders to connect people to those goals.    
• Works with leaders on key employment relations issues across the organization.
• Consults with leaders and key stakeholders with the goal of improving and developing leadership behaviors and practices.  
• Assists teams with strategic workforce planning by looking at organizational priorities. Utilizes a variety of tools to inform business decisions such as: talent assessment practices, people analytics, organizational insights, engagement surveys.
• Helps business leaders understand and implement change mgmt. best practices, provides support to the business for development and delivery of change initiatives. 
• Builds partnerships, is a trusted, credible and sought out resource across the business. Focused on continuous improvement to promote and progress people practices.
• Accountable for effectively managing and deploying best practices around employee relations, risk mitigation, internal policy / program and process development.  Pro-actively identifies and documents trends, provides solutions using sound judgment and thorough, objective approach to all work. 
• Participates and collaborates on HR programs and projects, will implement HR initiatives, policies and practices. Clearly communicates business benefits of initiatives and gains buy-in and support of the business.
• Partners closely with HR teams and SME’s to drive results – HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and other SME’s (finance, legal, communications)

• 5 years of experience in Human Resources
• 4 year degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• General, broad based knowledge and practice of HR competencies: organizational design, performance management, leadership development, talent practices, employment practices, compensation, total rewards
• Proven consulting skills that link performance to business goals
• Knowledgeable of organizational change management practices preferred
• Proven ability to assess, analyze and communicate business needs; collaborates with and is proactive to partner with HR COE’s to identify and effectively integrate solutions that deliver the desired results
• Knowledge of employment law and risk management
• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems
• Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change

• Demonstrated project management and planning skills
• Works independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality work
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to quickly build relationships, build trust, and successfully collaborate with others to influence the accomplishment of organizational goals
• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions.
• Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers.
• Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and planning well in order to produce quality work.
• Must have the ability to go to HQ building as needed to facilitate, meet with internal customers etc.
• Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals.

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.  

Pay Transparency 

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.   

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off.  Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile. 

Salary : $83,700 - $134,000