People & Culture Business Partner - Plainfield - Stitch Fix

Description

People & Culture Business Partner

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is the leading online personal styling service that helps people discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look - and feel - their best. Few things are more personal than getting dressed, but finding clothing that fits and looks great can be a challenge. Stitch Fix solves that problem. By pairing expert stylists with best-in-class AI and recommendation algorithms, the company leverages its assortment of exclusive and national brands to meet each client's individual tastes and needs, making it convenient for clients to express their personal style without having to spend hours in stores or sifting through endless choices online. Stitch Fix, which was founded in 2011, is headquartered in San Francisco.

About the Role

The People and Culture team is looking for a creative, resourceful, and organized People & Culture ("P&C") Business Partner to join the team in Plainfield, IN. This is a highly collaborative, site-based role, requiring at least 4 days each week working on-site alongside the Operations team. While this role is strategic, success relies on being closely connected to daily operations, understanding site dynamics, and partnering directly with leaders and associates on the floor. As a key contributor to Stitch Fix's growth, you will be responsible for fostering a thriving culture, engaged teams, and a more productive and profitable business. Collaborating with cross-functional leaders, you will identify, develop, and implement strategies that align with business needs, ensuring the right talent, structure, culture, and processes are in place for sustained impact. You will work closely with Recruiting, Talent Development, Total Rewards, and Operations leaders on the People and Culture team to develop these strategies. Reporting to the Business Partner Manager at the Plainfield facility, you will play a pivotal role in the Business Partner Org.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will

• Play a critical role in ensuring that organizational performance management processes are effectively implemented and aligned with its strategic goals.
• Develop, support and implement effective training programs to enhance employees' skills, knowledge, and performance within warehouse operations.
• Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of various HR-related documents. Key documentation review responsibilities could include Employee Records, HR Policies & Procedures, Compliance Auditing, and Benefits & Compensation. Mitigate potential legal and compliance risks through diligent review and maintenance of documentation.
• Responds to unemployment claims, accurately and timely addressing separation reasons, employment history, and relevant documentation to contest or support the claims.
• Identify and analyze People & Culture trends and metrics to provide insights and guidance on employee performance, engagement, turnover, and productivity. You'll use data to make informed decisions about talent acquisition, training and development, and employee retention strategies. Evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and policies through data-driven evaluations, optimizing HR processes and fostering a data-informed approach.
• Maintain familiarity with and support all Stitch Fix-wide benefits, policies & procedures, collaborating with the Benefits Team to advise and support employees throughout the LOA and accommodation process.
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding, including reviewing day-one new hire paperwork to ensure a smooth start for all newly hired employees.
• Conduct impartial and thorough investigations into various workplace-related concerns and allegations, ensuring a fair and equitable work environment and appropriately resolving conflicts or misconduct.
• Be the go-to person for employees to get guidance or support related to our people practices and systems.
• Provide coaching and guidance to people leaders using Stitch Fix's vision, values, and policies to help them effectively apply our people practices, particularly around performance feedback, employee relations, and development discussions.
• Manage the process, data collection, and reporting for the various tools and systems like Workday, OneModel, Workforce Software, etc. Analyze data to construct narratives that drive business decisions.
• Manage the People & Culture inbox for the location, addressing employee inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring timely communication and follow-up.
• Oversee rehire eligibility checks for temporary employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining accurate records.
• Partner with cross-department and cross-functional teams to create and implement process improvements and other special projects as they arise.
• Process HRIS transactions including organizational changes and terminations.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're excited about you because you

• Required: 3 years of Human Resources experience with progressive career development.
• Required: Have at least 2 years experience resolving complex employee relations issues, to include leading the investigation process from start to finish.
• Have ideally held HR Coordinator or Generalist positions that have supported exempt and non-exempt workforce. Preferred experience in Warehousing, Fulfillment Centers, or Retail environments.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of HR policies and laws, including FMLA, Leave of Absences, and other relevant HR regulations, as well as a strong foundation and understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal compliance requirements.
• Embody our values of partnership, integrity, innovation, authenticity, and responsibility at a deep level.
• Support and ensure that various HR initiatives are executed efficiently and aligned with Stitch Fix's strategic goals.
• Possess a natural curiosity, resourcefulness, and resilience, while also exhibiting enthusiasm towards ambiguity as an opportunity to creatively think and challenge assumptions.
• Demonstrate confidence in asking thought-provoking questions and providing high-quality feedback to stakeholders with a strong sense of integrity.
• Leverage effective communication skills to influence and ensure understanding while making others feel heard.
• Possess the ability to objectively and discreetly evaluate situations and make sound decisions or form opinions based on analysis.

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You'll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail.
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do.
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.

This role will receive a competitive salary and benefits. The salary for US-based employees hired into this role will be aligned with the range below, which includes our three geographic areas. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone's compensationincluding a candidate's professional background, experience, location, and performance. In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Salary Range $59,300 - $79,000 USD