People Business Partner

We are the champions of childhood Hanna Andersson is a Portland, Oregon-based premier kids and baby clothing brand. Our clothes are made to play, made to last, and designed to let kids be kids. We have core commitments to design, quality, and sustainability, and we believe in helping families create meaningful everyday moments. These principles guide the Hanna Way, and lead to an experience authentically different from other children’s brands.
We cultivate our unique brand by hiring team members who believe in these values, own a customer service mindset, and who are innovative, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative and growth-driven work environment. We all share in our brand’s success, and we actively encourage our team members to maintain a healthy balance in their daily lives.
We are seeking a dedicated and values-aligned People Business Partner to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky, and support our distribution center operations. As a People Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our team members at the distribution center are supported, engaged, and aligned with our mission. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, People & Outcomes, you will be responsible for providing HR leadership, managing a People Operations Coordinator, and fostering a work environment that aligns with our purpose and values. 

• Foster positive employee relations and engagement through effective communication, conflict resolution, and creating a supportive work environment for all Hannas at the Distribution Center and across the broader internal and external community. 
• Collaborate with leadership to develop initiatives that enhance employee morale and align with our values and purpose of championing childhood. 
• Actively identifies gaps, proposes and implement changes necessary to alleviate risks   
• Works with employees and management to drive performance improvement and promotes positive change in people management  
• Consults with management by providing HR guidance and balancing individual and company needs  
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, providing performance management guidance to leaders. 
• Works with functional leaders on the resourcing needs and org designs to support short and long-term operational strategies  
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the People team to develop solutions, programs and policies  
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records 
• Collaborate with hiring managers and Talent Partner to ensure successful recruitment, selection which includes postings, recruiting, resume screening, interviews, candidate selection and offers 
• Supports efforts in onboarding and offboarding processes alongside the People Operations Coordinator and Program Manager, Experience & Outcomes 
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs, develop training programs, and support performance management initiatives. 
• Implement and monitor training and development opportunities to enhance skills and competencies for Hanna Management and Associates 
• Manage and support site-based HR operations, including payroll, leaves of absence, and compliance with relevant law6s and regulations. 
• Utilize HRIS systems to maintain accurate employee records and generate reports to support decision-making. 
• In partnership with Manager, Total Rewards, oversees site related benefits administration, ensuring employees have access to and understanding of their benefits packages. 
• Assist Manager, Total Rewards in compensation analysis and make recommendations to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices at the Distribution Center 
• Handle leaves of absence requests, and WCOMP incidents ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 
• Advocate for diversity and inclusion within the workplace, striving for a diverse team that reflects our commitment to championing childhood. 

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a People/HR Business Partner or equivalent role. 
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred  
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification is a plus. 
• Working with hourly population in Manufacturing in and/or distribution, a plus.   
• Design, A3 or lean thinking skills and experience a plus. 
• Strong understanding of HR principles, employee engagement, benefits administration, compensation, and HR operations. 
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, develop relationships and establish credibility and trust. 
• Ability to navigate sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.  
• Superior attention