People & Culture Partner - in NY​/NJ

People & Culture Partner - Hybrid Role in NY/NJ

The People & Culture Partner is a trusted, strategic advisor to business leaders and teams across our Corporate Enterprise. This role brings together hands-on HR expertise and big-picture thinking — coaching leaders, strengthening teams, and championing the practices that keep our culture and values alive day to day. As a visible culture and values ambassador, the P&C Partner helps ensure every part of the employee experience reflects who we are and what we believe.

What You'll Do

Strategic People Partnership

• Serve as advisor, coach, and go-to people expert for assigned teams across the enterprise

• Lead regular touch-bases with business leaders on people, culture, growth and performance priorities

• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, org design, succession planning, and talent development

• Help teams and individuals navigate change while staying grounded in what matters most

Organizational Development & Leadership

• Design and lead learning experiences that grow leaders at every level

• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings that support team and organizational growth

• Shape training strategy across DE&I, leadership development, and individual growth

• Lead change management efforts at the team, area, and organizational level

Culture & Values Ambassador

• Bring our values to life in how you show up, coach, and make decisions

• Weave culture, values, and DE&I considerations into every aspect of the employee experience

• Design and evolve programs that deepen connection to our culture

Employee Relations & Workplace Practices

• Guide career pathing conversations and support performance management, coaching, and Need For Performance Improvement (NFPI) processes

• Conduct stay and exit interviews and proactive focus groups to surface trends early

• Lead HR investigations with care, discretion, and fairness

• Coach leaders directly on onboarding plans and performance feedback

• Welcome new hires through onboarding/facilitating New Hire Orientation

Data, Insights & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Track and analyze people data to inform strategy (DE&I metrics, turnover, retention themes, etc.)

• Stay current on future-of-work trends and workplace best practices

• Partner closely with Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Operations

• Lead and contribute to key P&C initiatives, including but not limited to Health & Safety, Development Dialogues, Employee Pulse Surveys

Performs other related duties as required.

Education

B.A. in a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

What You Bring

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive HR/People & Culture experience across a range of retail environments, inclusive of Warehouse

• Proven experience as a strategic business partner — comfortable coaching senior leaders and rolling up your sleeves on day-to-day employee relations

• Strong foundation in employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations required

• Experience designing and/or facilitating learning, leadership development, or change management programs

• SHRM-CP/PHR or other accreditations a plus

• Working knowledge of DE&I best practices and how to embed them into everyday people practices

• Experience using data and trends (turnover, engagement, exit/stay themes) to shape recommendations

• Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills across all levels of an organization

• A genuine connection to sustainability, circularity, and values-driven business — and a desire to bring that to life through people practices

• Proficiency in Spanish required

• Ability to work 1-2 days on-site at Distribution Center in Secaucus and 1-2 days at corporate office in Irvington,…