People and Culture Business Partner, Stitchfix
$102-150k
+ Restricted stock units + Equity
Online personal styling
Job no longer available
Online personal styling
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$102-150k
+ Restricted stock units + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To change the way people find clothes they love by combining technology with the personal touch of seasoned style experts.
Role
Who you are
- You have 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct support of both corporate functions and technical teams in a high-growth or fast-paced environment (required), including experience supporting highly technical teams (e.g., engineering/product) and corporate functions (e.g., finance/legal) with distinct needs
- You are both a strategic thinker and a hands-on partner who can support day-to-day HR operations while influencing higher-level people strategy
- You have a solid understanding of HR operations and how to contextualize them in tech-forward organizations (e.g., managing in flat hierarchies, asynchronous teams, or remote-first environments)
- You’ve supported leaders in highly matrixed corporate functions and can help them navigate decision-making, communication, and alignment across multiple stakeholders
- You’re familiar with the structure of technical organizations (e.g., engineering pods, sprints, roadmaps) and can hold your own in conversations about technical resourcing, velocity, or product delivery
- You have experience partnering with Engineering and Product Ops teams on people process automation, systems integration, or self-service tooling that enhances employee or manager experience
- You understand how corporate teams operate—from the forecasting and compliance cadence of Finance and Legal to the dynamic, fast-iterating nature of GTM and Marketing
- You have demonstrated a deep understanding of technology and corporate cultures and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with supporting engineering, product, and analytics teams
- You’re comfortable partnering with leaders who may be data-savvy or product-oriented, and you can flex your style to influence analytically driven or risk-sensitive decision-makers
- You’re experienced in supporting high-change environments—whether that’s re-orgs, system launches, or process redesigns that impact distributed teams across tech and corporate roles
- You have experience with HR technology systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, and workforce analytics platforms) and enjoy optimizing these systems for efficiency and insight
- You have experience in coaching and supporting managers and leaders at all levels, helping them become better people leaders and navigate complex employee relations issues
- You value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have experience driving DEI initiatives and fostering an inclusive work environment
- You are an effective communicator with the ability to build trust and relationships across all levels of the organization
- You thrive in an environment that requires flexibility and adaptability, as you manage both strategic priorities and immediate operational needs
- Above all else, you are bright, kind and motivated by challenge
What the job involves
- We are looking for a People and Culture Business Partner to support our Corporate and Technical teams, this role will serve as both a strategic partner and a hands-on, supportive resource for our leadership and teams.
- You’ll play a key role in supporting the evolving needs of our highly skilled corporate and technical teams—helping leaders build scalable teams, navigate ambiguity, and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures that align with business objectives.
- You will work closely with leaders to drive people strategies that promote employee engagement, development, and retention, while also managing operational HR activities.
- Your ability to balance strategic foresight with the ability to dive into day-to-day support will be key in this role. This role will report to the Corporate People and Culture Business Partner Manager
- Act as a thought partner for leadership across Corporate (Marketing, Merchandising, Legal, and Finance) and Technical (Engineering, Product and Analytics) functions, helping to shape and execute people strategies that drive business success
- Advise on org design challenges, including team structures, leveling frameworks, and career paths that are fit-for-purpose for both high-growth tech and structured corporate environments
- Translate business strategies into talent plans specific to high-growth, complex functions—such as scaling engineering teams, supporting product roadmaps and enabling Finance and Legal with succession and capability planning
- Provide operational HR support to managers and employees on day-to-day issues such as employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and HR system transactions, ensuring smooth operations
- Support organizational effectiveness initiatives such as role clarity, decision-rights alignment, and team health diagnostics within matrixed or cross-functional teams
- Leverage data and analytics to guide decision-making, monitor trends (e.g. attrition, engagement, promotion velocity), and offer insights tailored to tech and corporate org needs—such as headcount modeling, skills mapping, or compensation benchmarking
- Support engagement initiatives that improve employee experience and build a culture of innovation and inclusivity across the teams
- Coach leaders, helping them grow as people managers and aligning team development with company goals
- Support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions by driving change management strategies that maintain employee engagement and support during transformations
- Partner on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, supporting leaders to foster diverse and inclusive teams and embedding DEI principles in all people practices
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to refine and execute recruiting strategies that attract top talent while ensuring a smooth and high-quality candidate experience
- Drive HR operations such as performance reviews, compensation planning, and compliance, ensuring alignment with both business strategy and legal requirements, while utilizing HR systems like Workday and Greenhouse for operational efficiency
- Support the development and implementation of HR technology solutions, working closely with internal tech teams to streamline processes and improve the employee experience
Our take
Shopping online for clothes is not always a fun experience. Finding clothes you like is only half the battle. Sizing guides and return policies seem to have been designed to be challenging to understand, and can also vary wildly from company to company.
Stitchfix sets out to change this by making online clothes shopping personalized and hassle-free. Customers take a survey on their personal tastes, and pay a one-off fee for a stylist, to receive a box of 5 personalized items. Then, they simply pay for any items they keep, or return what they don't want free of charge. The stylists fee is deducted from the first purchase and if they keep all 5 items, they receive a discount.
Stitchfix's unique blend of technology, and human touch in styling, allows the company to deliver its personalized experience at scale, with its growing data sets putting them in a great place to predict consumer trends and preferences. Unfortunately, the company has been hit hard by the current economic climate - cutting staff back in June 2022 as well as again in early 2023. Only time will tell if this once exciting brand will be able to bounce back from this bump in the road and find success again in the future.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2014
$30m
SERIES C
Oct 2013
$12m
SERIES B
Total funding: $47.6m
Company benefits
- Leadership, managing people program, career journey & other training opportunities
- Company equity for eligible roles
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Unlimited vacation for qualified roles
- Competitive parental leave
- Enjoy 40% off of Fixes plus access to quarterly sample sales
- Collaborative workspaces - Open floor plan with standing desks & living room seating throughout
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Katrina Lake
(CEO)BA in Economics from Stanford. MBA from Harvard Business School. Previously 2 years as an Associate at The Parthenon Group and 2 years as an Associate at Leader Ventures.
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