People & Culture Partner - Hybrid role in NY/NJ

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

Required Skills

• 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
• 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

Education

B.A. in a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. SHRM-CP/PHR or other accreditations a plus.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - 120,000/yr. dependent upon experience and qualifications
• 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

Reports to: Director of People & Culture