HR Business Partner- WC
Department: People & Culture
Reports To: People & Culture Manager
Who We Are: Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.
About the role
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders by aligning People & Culture strategies with organizational objectives. This role partners with leaders to strengthen employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. The HR Business Partner collaborates with leaders, managers, and employees across the organization to deliver People & Culture programs that support business performance and the employee lifecycle. This is an individual contributor role that influences organizational outcomes through strategic partnership rather than direct people management. This is a fully onsite position. Regular on-site presence is required to effectively partner with leaders, support employees, and meet the business's operational needs.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to align People & Culture strategies with organizational priorities and workforce needs. Provide strategic guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent planning, and employee engagement. Use workforce data and trends to identify opportunities that improve business performance. Influence organizational change by promoting inclusive leadership and effective people practices.
- Support the employee lifecycle by partnering with leaders on onboarding, performance management, employee development, and retention initiatives. Champion programs that foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplace culture. Coach managers on leadership practices that enhance employee engagement and team effectiveness. Help implement talent management initiatives that support organizational growth and employee success. Perform other strategic People & Culture initiatives and responsibilities as assigned to meet evolving organizational and business needs.
- Advise leaders on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution while ensuring fair and consistent practices. Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and People & Culture procedures. Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive employee information and workplace issues. Partner with People & Culture leadership to mitigate organizational risk and promote policy compliance.
- Collaborate across departments to implement People & Culture initiatives that improve the employee experience. Analyze workforce metrics and recommend process improvements that increase organizational effectiveness. Support cross-functional projects that strengthen People & Culture programs and service delivery. Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve operational efficiency.