ABOUT US Our mission at Santa Cruz Bicycles is to make the best bicycles, and to have fun doing it. We're always on the lookout for people who want us to join us to make mountain biking better, whether that's through innovative new products, building better bikes, helping riders have a better experience, or supporting people and organizations that are doing the hard work of increasing the access to the sport and trails we love. We offer a home for people who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo, to think differently, and to find the best solutions to complex problems. We’re much more than a company to work for; we’re a well-respected brand, we’re manufacturers of exceptional products, and we’re a family. WHAT DOES YOUR JOB LOOK LIKE This role is responsible for providing the business people-centric guidance, consultation and support on all stages of the employee lifecycle. This position assists employees and managers with Employee Relations, Succession Management, Organizational Design, Learning & Development, Performance Management and Employee Engagement. This role works as a conduit between the business and Centers of Excellence in Talent Acquisition and the People Operations Team on matters ranging from Compliance, Payroll and Benefits to Compensation practices and promotional requests. The People Business Partner proactively communicates, identifies, recommends and implements realistic and appropriate solutions to business challenges involving people and talent processes. This position works closely with management to achieve company, department and individual performance goals by supporting a culture of high performance. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (required) 5 years of experience in HR Management or HR Business Partner capacity Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences Strong decision-making ability and consistently demonstrates sound judgment Ability to position self as credible professional and influence without authority Consistently meet deadlines, manage projects and initiatives to completion Prioritizes effectively and balances both tactical/transactional and high impact activities Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, LOA and Wage & Hour Ability to manage conflict, deliver constructive feedback while maintaining calm & collected demeanor Maintain as well as model the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism Partners collaboratively and places a premium on team success over individual accomplishments Understands organizational goals and aligns HR initiatives to enable high performance LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents in English. Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the overall duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the overall duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands and fingers, handle, or feel, reach above head with hands and arms, lift, push, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl, pull, talk and hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT Unless prohibited by applicable law, this position requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on the first day of employment, absent need for medical or religious accommodation or other exemption as allowed by state or local law. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. SALARY RANGE This compensation package will be dependent on experience, qualifications, industry experience and the interview with a potential range of $95,000-$125,000 Our mission at Santa Cruz Bicycles is to make the best bicycles and to have fun doing it. For over 25 years, we’ve been doing just that, and finding unique and innovative solutions for everything from suspension design to manufacturing processes along the way. We offer a relaxed working environment, local singletrack, and the opportunity to work with a group of bike enthusiasts. But what we really want is what you have to offer us. We want to attract job seekers that are looking for a brand that they can be an integral part of, and not just "a company to work for". It's the individual personalities, and the raw enthusiasm for the brand that makes this place special, and that comes directly from the employees of Santa Cruz Bicycles.