Contract Associate Talent Business Partner

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

As an Associate Talent Business Partner, you will support and drive YETI’s talent strategy in our retail stores. You will serve as a trusted business partner to business leaders and managers across multiple retail locations. You will support leaders in optimizing workforce performance, fostering employee engagement, cultivating leadership development, and supporting organizational growth.  You maintain a high level of business literacy about business objectives and challenges as well as the culture of your respective client groups. You possess high level of resiliency, which enables you to effectively navigate various nuanced situations.  

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership:

  • Act as a strategic partner to retail store leaders, providing HR expertise to support business goals and objectives.

  • Support the implementation of Talent initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance within the retail environment (i.e. workforce planning, talent review, compensation review, succession planning)

  • Analyze key Talent metrics and provide recommendations to leadership on improving talent management and organizational effectiveness and efficiency

  • Manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives, while exhibiting a flexible and innovative approach to support business goals

• Talent Management & Development:

  • Advise managers on performance management and employee development, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.

  • Provide coaching to managers and assist with providing feedback and performance management

  • Partner with leaders to assess talent and create development goals and plans for employees

  • Identify training needs within retail teams and coordinate the delivery of training programs to improve employee skills and leadership capabilities.

  • Work with leadership to develop succession plans and career growth opportunities for employees.

• Employee Engagement & Retention:

  • Support business leaders in driving employee engagement initiatives that foster a high-performing, collaborative, and motivated team.

  • Review employee engagement surveys and support leaders in identifying opportunities for improvement and creating an action plan

  • Recommend and implement retention strategies to reduce turnover and enhance employee loyalty.

• Employee Relations:

  • Address and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.

  • Provide guidance to managers and employees on conflict resolution, coaching, and disciplinary matters.

  • Serve as point of contact for employee questions and grievances and conduct investigations related to employee relations concerns

  • Create and maintain a positive and inclusive work environment where employees feel supported and valued.

• Compliance & Policy Adherence:

  • Ensure retail operations comply with federal, state, and local labor laws and company policies.

  • Monitor and report on key HR compliance issues, taking proactive steps to mitigate risk.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a preferred concentration in Business, Human Resources, Management or related field

• At least 2 years of experience in employee relations and/or human resources

• Retail/Field support experience highly preferred

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP certification preferred

• Foundational knowledge of local and federal employment law (including FMLA, ADA, etc.), performance management, conflict resolution and benefits

• Experience driving proactive efforts to seek out ways to add value to the business

• Experience advising managers through employee issues & solving workforce challenges

• Ability to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities, accepting responsibility for results of actions

• Ability to effectively project manage, meet deadlines and commitments

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights to drive busines