Faherty Brand · 2 days ago
People & Culture Business Partner, West Coast Region (Manager level HRBP)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expFaherty Brand is a family-run lifestyle and apparel brand committed to creating high-quality, sustainably minded products. They are seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to support their Retail team, focusing on growth, development, and retention while managing compliance and Employee Relations across their retail locations.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage all complex and high-risk Employee Relations matters, including internal investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, ensuring all actions are fully documented and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations
Partner with Area Leaders to coach, develop, and drive accountability in performance management, ensuring consistent execution of policy and performance standards
Manage the exit interview process and conduct turnover analysis for the retail organization, identifying trends and recommending strategies to reduce voluntary turnover
Serve as the primary subject matter expert and administrator for all employee leave programs, including FMLA, PFL, short-term disability, and other state/local protected leaves, with specific expertise in California leaves (CFRA, PDL) and accommodation laws
Oversee and manage the end-to-end Workers' Compensation process, collaborating with insurance carriers and internal teams to ensure timely reporting and claim resolution
Lead the interactive process for disability and religious accommodations (ADA, etc.) and manage return-to-work programs, ensuring compliance and successful integration back into the workforce
Provide policy guidance to field leaders, assisting in the interpretation and implementation of the employee handbook and P&C policies
Partner with Talent Acquisition to support strategic hiring for your business units
Advise managers on role requirements, candidate assessment, and interview best practices
Support onboarding and ensure new hire success
Serve as the key P&C Strategic Partner, conducting dedicated biweekly meetings with Area Leaders to review people initiatives, leadership strengths, development opportunities, and address complex personnel challenges
Collaborate with the Director of P&C on the planning and execution of organization-wide culture and compliance initiatives, ensuring operational stability during periods of change
Maintain meticulous records within the HRIS and other compliance systems related to all ER, leave, and workers’ compensation matters
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years focused specifically on Employee Relations, Leaves of Absence, and Workers' Compensation management, preferably in a multi-state retail or high-volume environment
Experience working in a D2C or retail environment required
Deep expertise in federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC guidelines, and specific compliance requirements for high-risk West Coast states, especially California (including wage and hour, pay transparency, and accommodation laws)
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, sensitive investigations and provide balanced, legally sound recommendations to senior leadership
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to maintain composure, objectivity, and empathy while navigating difficult employee and leader conversations
Proven ability to drive accountability and consistency across a geographically dispersed team
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Preferred
HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) is highly desirable
Benefits
Health benefits
401(K) Plan with company match
Incentives Program
Commuter Options/Benefits
Generous employee discount
Company
Faherty Brand
Faherty Brand, offers multi-variety apparels and accessories for men, women, and children.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alex Faherty
Founder and CEO
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