People & Culture Business Partner – Retail – Salomon North America

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainable program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France, with a U.S. headquarters in Ogden, UT.

Job Description

As the People & Culture Business Partner – Retail for Salomon North America, you’ll lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and HR support for our growing retail store network. This hands-on role is key to building high-performing, values-driven teams that reflect Salomon’s purpose: to unleash the best in people through mountain sports.

You’ll partner closely with store leadership, the Director of Retail, and global People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development teams to ensure alignment and drive a consistent, growth-focused employee experience across regions.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment, brings a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, and is passionate about enabling teams to perform at their best. Success in this role requires adaptability, grit, and a warm, approachable presence.

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:

• Hybrid work schedule
• A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Summer Fridays for 5 months of the year
• An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)
• Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:

Talent Acquisition & Store Openings

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and hiring for new store openings, partnering with Store Managers and the Director of Retail.
• Stay current on and ensure compliance with evolving recruitment regulations across the U.S. and Canada.
• Manage and improve onboarding processes to ensure strong integration of new hires across all store locations.

Ongoing Talent Support & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Store Managers to support ongoing hiring needs, turnover mitigation, and seasonal workforce planning.
• Train and onboard Store Managers on people systems including SmartRecruiters and Workday, ensuring they are equipped to lead local hiring efforts effectively.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Act as the primary People & Culture contact for retail field staff, owning employee relations matters in partnership with Retail Management from investigation through resolution.
• Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and growth by supporting store leadership in applying consistent and fair people practices.
• Promote Salomon’s values in the field and champion a positive employee experience through engagement and retention strategies.

Collaboration & HR Partnership

• Serve as the key liaison between the People & Culture team and the Retail leadership team.
• Provide coaching and support to store managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and team development.
• Contribute to the development of scalable HR practices, tools, and training to support retail growth.
• Partner with Global Learning & Development to align on tools and programs that support ongoing employee growth, capability-building, and career pathing in retail.

Immediate Objectives
In the first 12–18 months, the People & Culture Bus