Address
SalaryOverview:
This job contributes to REI’s success by optimizing our HR operational framework including payroll, technology, compliance, and program administration, to align HR processes with our strategic business objectives. Through innovation in HR practices and technologies, this role ensures that REI remains at the forefront of operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. By integrating REI’s values into every aspect of HR operations, this position strengthens our commitment to our employees and our mission.
Your Planning & Navigating Requirements
REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.
This job contributes to REI’s success by optimizing our HR operational framework including payroll, technology, compliance, and program administration, to align HR processes with our strategic business objectives. Through innovation in HR practices and technologies, this role ensures that REI remains at the forefront of operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. By integrating REI’s values into every aspect of HR operations, this position strengthens our commitment to our employees and our mission.
Your Planning & Navigating Requirements
- Lead the HR Operations team – Payroll, HR Technology, and Compliance – in delivering optimized processes and technology that is foundational to the full employee lifecycle.
- Develop strategic operational plans that align with company goals and enable REI to provide an exceptional employee experience.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance productivity.
- Scope, evaluate, implement, and enhance the necessary HR technology and tools to help the business effectively manage future growth and complexity.
- Own, develop, and update HR policies and employee handbook.
- Ensure HR and payroll compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Design and execute comprehensive payroll systems and operations that ensure accurate and timely payment to all employees.
- Maintain operational infrastructure, including standard operating procedures, job aids, service level agreements, and record retention.
- Efficiently and effectively operationalizes programs and process across the employee lifecycle.
- Collaborates with teams across the company, building rapport and trust to deliver business outcomes.
- Builds capacity of individuals and teams through effective employee development, involvement, communication, and supervision efforts.
- Creates a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best.
- Establishes trust and inspires others.
- Makes effective organization and people decisions in a manner consistent with REI's values and ethics.
- Delivers on commitments and holds others to same.
- Champions the organization and advocates solutions in the overall Company's best interest.
- Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
- Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions.
- Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers.
- Fosters change in company direction.
- Effectively plans and executes changes.
- 12+ years in HR Operations, Payroll, HR Technology, and/or HR Compliance.
- 7+ years people management experience
