HR Business Partner

A bit about us 

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

Job Description

If you're passionate about bikes, the outdoors, fitness, and HR then we have the perfect job for you! As an HR Business Partner, you will be a key influencer in the work experience of our Engineering and Product teams. You will act as a trusted business partner to the department leadership and provide support and counsel on all things related to Trek’s people strategy and culture.  This important role requires a deep understanding of both human resources and business operations, making it an essential part of any successful bicycle company.

As an HR Business Partner, you will also provide HR guidance and support around all aspects of employee relations, performance management, talent management, and leadership coaching. You will partner with leaders on succession planning and organizational design as well as collaborate with other functions within HR to deliver programs and initiatives that support each department.  When we do this well, people are empowered to perform at their best and help get more people on bikes.

This position is Waterloo HQ based with flexible remote work schedule available

What you will do

• Partner with business leaders as a trusted resource.
• Provide HR expertise and guidance in the areas of feedback, coaching, development and accountability, compensation, and organizational development.
• Coach on people relations matters to ensure consistency in approach and effective resolutions.
• Liaise between leaders and employees on departmental interests, concerns, and trends to ensure unbiased and engaging work experience for all.
• Advise leaders and employees regarding Trek’s mission, programs (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation to ensure guidelines and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner.
• Provide market analysis and insights on trends, compensation and talent to support business planning.
• Consult and guide Sr. Leaders on important HR initiatives.  This can include talent management activities, succession planning, staffing needs assessments, compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, training, etc..
• Maintain an expert level of knowledge of federal and State employment laws to support reducing legal risks and ensure compliance. This can include partnering with Legal team as needed.
• Support hiring managers and partner with the recruiting team in hiring process. Help to ensure candidate qualifications and equitable pay requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or people management experience.
• Solid understanding of multiple human resource fields, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Demonstrates high level of hospitality and customer service at all times.
• Problem Solving/Analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and bring new insights.
• Prior experience with HRIS and ATS tools.
• Workday specific experience beneficial.
• Previous experience in retail management/environment preferred.

Trek Benefits:

•    Flexible and fun company culture
•    Competitive health care
•    PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•    Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
•    Competitive vacation package
•    401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
•    12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
•    Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
•    Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
•    Employee discounts on all product
•    Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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