Sr. People & Culture Business Partner, HQ Vuori - Carlsbad, CA, US

Sr. People & Culture Business Partner, HQ

Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.

As a Senior People & Culture Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic partner to the HQ executives, shaping the employee experience and enabling strong business outcomes. In this role, you will partner closely with senior leaders to assess organizational needs and drive people strategies across the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on talent management, team effectiveness, organizational health, and engagement. You will provide coaching and guidance while leading initiatives in areas such as leadership development, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and employee relations, operating with sound judgment and agility in both day-to-day priorities and sensitive, high-impact situations.

Senior Business Partners at Vuori are proactive, highly organized, and trusted advisors. They bring a strong foundation in people practices, the ability to influence across levels, and build strong relationships. Above all, you are passionate about building an environment where people feel supported, leaders are equipped to lead well, and Vuori's culture continues to grow and thrive.

What you'll get to do:

• Serve as the Sr. Business Partner to HQ functions (Technology, Finance, Legal, Facilities & Security), including acting as "HR for HR" for the People & Culture team.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders by translating business priorities into integrated people strategies and plans.
• Partner with leadership in organizational design, workforce planning, and operating models to enable business performance and scalability.
• Lead and advise on talent and performance strategies, including leadership development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive cross-functional execution of People & Culture programs in partnership with Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HRIS, Legal), ensuring effective and efficient implementation.
• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder alignment, communication planning, and adoption of new initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Employee Relations team on complex employee relations matters, reviewing investigation findings and advising resolution strategies with exceptional judgment.
• Shape and strengthen HQ culture by reinforcing company values, leadership expectations, and effective ways of working.
• Assess organizational health and employee experience, using insights to proactively develop and implement targeted solutions.
• Partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to identify capability gaps and support the design and delivery of learning and development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment, compliance, and operational excellence.

Who you are:

• 10+ years' experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or related fields, preferably in a fast-paced, scaling organization.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor to People & Culture/HR teams with the ability to navigate sensitive, high-impact situations with discretion, credibility, and confidentiality.
• Previous experience in a high growth environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to juggle and multi-task, with incredible attention to detail and follow through.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a focus on culture, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $135,000 per year - $175,000 per year. This role is bonus eligible.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.