Human Resources Business Partner, Brilliant Earth
Sustainable and inclusive fine jewelry
Open for applications
Sustainable and inclusive fine jewelry
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate & inclusive jewelry industry.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential a plus
- Minimum of 4 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues, preferably within a retail environment
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
- A history of partner alignment to build and improve company culture and increase employee engagement
- Ability to identify key insights from data sources and communicate findings to leadership and partners in an easily digestible and actionable manner
- A deep knowledge of HR programs and practices, including applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations
- Robust experience with HRIS administration, Oracle a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work across all levels of an organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to effectively balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and maintain a high level of adaptability, organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to analyze situations and solve problems creatively and independently
What the job involves
- The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management within our organization
- The HRBP will deliver value-added service to management, company leadership and employees to build and implement meaningful programs, turn ideas to action, help bolster incredible people managers, and foster sustained employee engagement
- The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its short- and long-term vision, and its culture and competition
- The core HR partnership areas include: employee development (with a focus on wellbeing and championing diverse perspectives), succession planning, performance management and development, workforce planning, employee movement, change management, and annual cycle programs (Reward, Engagement, Performance Feedback)
- Day to day, the HRBP will ensure that people programs support the business needs and allow for the department to scale
- This person will develop and implement strategic initiatives while also providing hands-on support to leaders across a variety of employee relations, team dynamics and performance management activities
- The HRBP will navigate ambiguity, recognize when there is a need for structure, utilize data to drive decision making, and communicate effectively
- This role will play a critical part in building management capability by educating and training managers on employee life cycle processes and people management
- This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking to grow as a leader in the people space
- Partner with mid-level managers and senior leaders to develop and implement HR processes to support the strategic growth of the business
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
- Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction
- Use data to analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies
- Work with the broader HR team to champion and accelerate a culture in which people feel engaged and inspired to provide top business results
- End-to-end project ownership of cyclical core HR programs (e.g., performance reviews and calibration, compensation cycle, engagement surveys, and reporting)
- Guide and mentor managers and leaders to be the best people managers they can be through regular meetings and 1-1s
- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required
- Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers
- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
- Identify training needs for business units partnering with dedicated training team on execution
- Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met
Our take
Brilliant Earth has been working since 2005 to provide luxury, ethically sourced jewellery direct to consumers. The company specializes in diamonds from Canada, Botswana and Russia, and successfully went public in 2021.
Sourcing conflict-free gemstones is an increasing priority in jewelry purchasing, especially for Brilliant Earth’s predominantly Millennial and Gen Z customer base. This may prove interesting terrain to navigate: whilst these generations are more inclined towards eCommerce, high-end jewelry shoppers have proven resistant to shopping online. So Brilliant Earth may need to maintain its brick-and-mortar showrooms.
Scaling up their online presence, however, may help them net a good share of what continues to be a highly fragmented market. Much may depend going forward on how far luxury jewelry customers are willing to make the digital switch in their purchasing habits. With companies like Signet Jewelers reporting substantial boosts in eCommerce sales, there may yet be an appetite for it, and Brilliant Earth's IPO in 2021 has helped it gain wider recognition.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Insurance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!
- 401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That's why we offer a generous 401k match
- Paid Time Off. We know it is important to recharge and relax- you’ll accrue 3 weeks of PTO in your first year
- Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings
- Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry
- Wellness Benefits. We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 access to counseling
- Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In additional to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Beth Gerstein
(Co-Founder & CEO)They worked as an Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, and then studied for an MBA at Stanford.
Eric Grossberg
(Co-Founder & Executive Chair)They are a Harvard and Stanford Business School graduate who started out as a Business Analyst at McKinsey. They initially served as Brilliant Earth's co-CEO.
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