Manager, HR Operations, Bombas
$95-108k
+ Annual bonus + Equity target award opportunities
Comfort-focused apparel brand & clothing donation
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Comfort-focused apparel brand & clothing donation
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$95-108k
+ Annual bonus + Equity target award opportunities
201-500 employees
Company mission
Bomba's mission since day one has been to help those experiencing homelessness. That’s why for every item purchased, it donates an item of clothing.
Role
Who you are
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and compensation best practices
- A “systems thinker” with a project management mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities and driving complex projects to completion
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics (like benefits or compensation) in a clear and compelling way to diverse audiences
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and metrics into insights and recommendations
- A team player who is willing and happy to help
- Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
- Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
- Comfortable working in an open office environment while staying focused
- 4-6+ years of HR experience with deep expertise in HR Operations, benefits administration, HRIS, policy, and compensation
- 1-2+ years of prior management experience and comfort balancing leadership with hands-on execution
- Hands-on experience managing and optimizing an HRIS (Rippling experience is a plus); experience with system migrations or implementations is highly desired
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our People Team as a player-coach and in-house expert on HR Operations and Benefits, reporting directly to our Vice President of HR.
- This role blends strategic ownership with hands-on execution, overseeing benefits, HRIS, policy creation, maintenance and application, and maintenance and application of our compensation philosophy and pay bands.
- You’ll lead one direct report and collaborate closely with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, the Chief Communications Officer/Chief of Staff, Legal and Finance to deliver and maintain Bombas' internal HR infrastructure in a way that is compliant, competitive, and consistent with our values and culture
- Own administrative and strategic aspects of the company’s benefits program, including health & welfare, 401(k), wellness initiatives, and leave policies, partnering closely with our HRIS + HR services provider
- Lead the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process, from vendor partnership to employee communication and system configuration
- Serve as the escalation point for complex employee benefits inquiries
- Evaluate offerings for competitiveness and cultural alignment
- Partner with brokers and providers to optimize plans and resolve escalated issues
- Serve as the primary system administrator and subject matter expert for our HRIS (Rippling), ensuring data accuracy, security, and building robust reporting and analytics capabilities
- Lead the ongoing optimization of HR systems, including the integration of other modules such as performance management systems into Rippling
- Drive process improvement initiatives across all People Operations functions, identifying opportunities to document, update, automate and enhance efficiency
- Manage vendor relationships with our benefits brokers and HRIS provider
- Train managers and employees on effective system use
- Partner with Finance and Payroll for accurate, seamless processing
- Develop, maintain, and help implement HR policies and procedures in partnership with Legal, ensuring they are clearly communicated and consistently applied
- Serve as the HR partner to HRBPs & the Legal department on all compliance matters, proactively monitoring for changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and updating policies accordingly
- Manage compliance requirements for all employee types (full-time, part-time, contractors) and oversee processes for leave of absence and unemployment claims
- Provide guidance to HRBPs, managers and employees on policy interpretation and application
- Manage application, intake and maintenance of external compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay
- Maintain and ensure application of the company’s compensation framework and pay bands, especially as it pertains to hiring, career advancements and ongoing communications
- Partner with HRBPs and managers on defining process for maintaining + applying corporate + functional competencies across the organization
- Serve as project manager for cross-functional, HR-led initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and develop the People Operations Associate delegating effectively to foster their growth while ensuring operational excellence
- Model strong communication and collaboration across the organization
- Partner with the Head of TA, HRBPs, Legal, and Finance to ensure alignment on people processes and for ad hoc requests, as needed
- Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership
Our take
Bombas is a direct-to-consumer apparel brand with a social mission. For every item sold, it donates another to a homeless shelter or service in NYC and beyond. The founders discovered that socks were the most requested item at homeless shelters, and it became the original inspiration for the business. To date, the company has donated over 50 million items to various charities.
This philanthropic angle gives Bombas the edge in a crowded clothing market, as consumers hunt for mission-driven products, a trend that is already well in motion. Bombas received B Corporation certification for its commitment to helping those in need, the way it treats employees, volunteer work it undertakes, and how it makes decisions as a company.
While Bombas originally became known as a sock brand, it has since expanded into several new categories, and now offers socks, underwear, T-shirts and slippers. The company generates over $100 million in revenue, capitalizing on direct-to-consumer trends that have seen other mission-led apparel brands like Toms and Warby Parker reach unicorn status in recent years.
Bombas is now expanding to new markets and recently launched in the UK. It kicked off its launch by collaborating with St. Mungo’s, a non-profit that helps people without housing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2021
$150m
LATE VC
Dec 2015
$3m
SERIES A
Total funding: $153.2m
Company benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare
- Annual Bonus
- 401K Matching
- Unlimited Vacation
- Hive Hangouts
- Health & Wellness Reimbursement
- Educational Assistance
- Company Retreats
- Community Events
- Company Equity
- Dog-Friendly Office
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Company HQ
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Leadership
David Heath
(CEO & Co-Founder)Worked for over 4 years at UrbanDaddy, as Director of Business Development/Membership Opportunities Group. At VIBE for over 2 years, leaving as Automotive Editor. VP and Co-Founder of Regalis Foods. President and Founder of Talking Owls.
Randy Goldberg
(Chief Brand Officer & Co-Founder)Worked at UrbanDaddy for 7 years, progressing to Editorial and Creative Director. Freelance Brand Consultant for 9 years.
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