Welcome to Athleta: Empowering Women and Girls Through Active Lifestyle and Inclusive Community
Athleta, a certified B Corp, has been at the forefront of empowering women and girls for the past 25 years. Our mission is built on the pillars of inspiration, collaboration, connection, and inclusivity. We believe in using business as a force for good, prioritizing people and the planet alongside profit. If you share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally and professionally, and creating innovative products and experiences, we invite you to join our team as a Senior HR Generalist.
About the Role: Strategic HR Business Partner
In this critical role, you will provide HR business support and partnership to drive an engaged workforce and a more productive business. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting the execution of people strategies, responding to day-to-day HR activities, and partnering with key Gap Inc. HR solution centers to deliver results against our people strategies. As a trusted advisor, you will work closely with leaders to advise on people and organization impact of business plans and decisions, ensuring that our workforce is empowered to achieve its full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support on people and organizational issues, leveraging resources, programs, and tools to achieve desired outcomes.
- Actively participate with leaders to advise on people and organization impact of business plans and decisions, ensuring alignment with our mission and values.
- Implement strategies to improve employee engagement year over year, as measured through our continuous listening process, and analyze HR metrics to identify business opportunities.
- Support talent management and succession planning activities within the business, proactively partnering with the business and HR partners in Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to strengthen our talent pipeline.
- Deploy retention strategies to promote organizational stability, ensuring that our workforce is motivated, engaged, and equipped to drive business growth.
Who You Are: A Seasoned HR Professional
To succeed in this role, you will have proven success and expertise as a Human Resource generalist, with a strong foundation in most HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational development, talent management, and talent acquisition. You will possess a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics, with excellent communication, listening, and problem-solving skills. A strong business orientation, drive for results, and desire to win will be essential in driving our business forward.
Essential Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Human Resource generalist, with a strong track record of driving employee engagement and business growth.
- Comfort with most HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational development, talent management, and talent acquisition.
- High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics, with excellent communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong business orientation, drive for results, and desire to win, with the ability to assess situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend talent solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certification in HR, such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
- Experience working in a remote or virtual environment, with a strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with distributed teams.
Skills and Competencies:
To excel in this role, you will possess a unique blend of skills and competencies, including:
- Strategic thinking: The ability to think critically and strategically, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions.
- Collaboration: A strong ability to collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams, including HR, business leaders, and external partners.
- Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities, with a strong focus on agility and flexibility.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:
- Professional development: Opportunities for professional development and growth, including training, mentoring, and coaching.
- Career advancement: Opportunities for career advancement, including promotions and lateral moves within the organization.
- Networking: Opportunities to network and build relationships with colleagues and industry professionals.
- Education assistance: Education assistance programs, including tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
Work Environment and Company Culture:
Athleta is a vibrant and inclusive community, committed to empowering women and girls through active lifestyle and community engagement. Our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong focus on collaboration, creativity, and innovation. As a Senior HR Generalist, you will be part of a talented and dedicated team, working together to drive business growth and employee engagement.
Company Culture Highlights:
- Inclusive and diverse: A commitment to inclusivity and diversity, with a strong focus on creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Collaborative and creative: A collaborative and creative work environment, with a strong focus on innovation and problem-solving.
- Flexible and adaptable: A flexible and adaptable work environment, with a strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Community-focused: A strong commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, with opportunities for employees to get involved and make a difference.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:
Athleta offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $73,400 - $105,300 USD, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including:
- Merchandise discount: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- Paid time off: One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry, with opportunities for employees to take time off and recharge.
- Volunteer opportunities: Opportunities for employees to volunteer and give back to the community, with up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
- 401(k) plan: An extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
- Employee stock purchase plan: An employee stock purchase plan, with opportunities for employees to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, with opportunities for employees to customize their benefits to meet their needs.
Conclusion:
If you are a motivated and experienced HR professional, looking for a new challenge and opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for the Senior HR Generalist role at Athleta. With a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic and inclusive work environment, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Join our team and be part of a vibrant and inclusive community, committed to empowering women and girls through active lifestyle and community engagement.
Ready to Apply?
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a talented and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps in the process.
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