Human Resources Business Partner

Job title:

Human Resources Business Partner

Company

Rent the Runway

Job description

Human Resources Business PartnerLocation: The Old Schoolhouse, GalwayWork schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days in office, M-FAbout Us:Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel, accessories and home decor from 700+ brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO and Co-Founder Jennifer Hyman’s leadership, RTR has been named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the “TIME 100” most influential people in the world and as one of People magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”Galway OfficeRent The Runway established its European Technology Hub in Galway in April 2019. Based in the historic Claddagh area of the city, the growing team in Galway tackles core technology challenges and influences the next generation of services critical to Rent The Runway’s success and continued growth.The Galway office is Rent the Runway’s first international office outside the US and enables the company to significantly expand its Software Engineering, Product Development, Machine Learning Engineering and Data Science footprint. Rent The Runway’s Galway-based employees have the opportunity to grow their careers across several roles and career paths in Technology.Our engineering team is smart, pragmatic, and entrepreneurial. We practice continuous integration & test-driven development, engage in constant peer code reviews & pair programming, and work hard to give back to the software community through open-source contributions.About the People Team:The People team at RTR is responsible for our people. We’re partners in the business and work to empower every team within our business to scale through the acquisition, development, and growth of our employees.About the Job:As a HR Business Partner, you will become a strategic thought partner around all people-related matters for our Technology and Product teams. As a seasoned, experienced and functionally capable professional, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation drives a tightly aligned, integrated, high-performance culture. You will develop, lead and communicate Rent the Runway’s culture and operating style, and will play an integral role in building the organisation’s capabilities. You will feel comfortable alternating between high-level strategy, and day-to-day tactical advice to line managers. As a key player within the company, you will be immersed in the business groups you support, and be a critical link between the business groups and the wider People team. You will collaborate with other HRBPs and HR COEs to ensure consistent execution of HR programs.The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative, results-oriented HRBP who can prioritise strategically and act decisively. You will be highly engaged with our teams, successfully monitor the “pulse” of the employees, and adapt based on feedback and insights. Experience with a rapidly changing work environment and high-volume workload is a must. You will thrive in this environment if you can “roll up your sleeves and get involved” and bring a passion for business-aligned, progressive HR practice focused on creating a positive work environment.What You’ll Do:

• Create and deliver People programs for our US and Irish-based Technology and Product teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise-level business and HR objectives.
• Work closely with managers and leaders of the organisation providing sound HR advice and judgment on all people-related matters.
• Own, run, and optimise all HR processes for your aligned group, including, but not limited to, orientation and onboarding, performance management, compensation and reward, OKR setting, and learning and development.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner closely with the legal and finance teams as needed.
• Support payroll, benefits administration and Employer of Record processing.
• Partner with our Talent Acquisition team to drive a seamless, efficient and effective recruitment process.

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or related field; advanced HR degree preferred.
• 4 – 6 years demonstrable professional experience working in HR
• Experience in a dynamic environment with various departments ideally with a focus on engineering and technology.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously – orientated on results.
• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs and processes.
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and drive appropriate resolutions.
• Previous experience training to manager level.
• Excellent problem solver with a proven track record of driving results through a project lifecycle.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to support and effectively partner with employees at all levels
• Excellent computer skills including Micosoft Office (G-Suite), Workday or similar HRIS, Greenhouse or similar software.
• Able to create, analyze, report and manipulate data as it relates to HR metrics

Benefits:At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the happiness and wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous Paid Time Off including annual leave, paid bereavement, and family sick leave – every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program – because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service – unplug, recharge, and have some fun.
• Competitive Stakeholder Pension – taking care of your future.
• Comprehensive health, dental care and dependents care from day 1 of employment – Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.
• Company wide events and outings – our team spirit is no joke – we know how to have fun!
• Hybrid Work – This is a hybrid role based in our Galway, Ireland office. Employees have to option to work remotely 2-3 days per week.

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee on any legally-recognised basis, including, but not limited to: gender, marital status, family status, age disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and membership of the Traveller community.#LI-EM1By submitting your application below, you agree that you have read and acknowledge Rent the Runway’s Candidate Privacy Policy, found .

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Location

Galway

Job date

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:36:50 GMT

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