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Full-Time

Senior Manager

People & Culture Retail and Customer Love

Posted on 8/27/2024

Reformation

Reformation

501-1,000 employees

Sustainable fashion brand offering eco-friendly clothing

Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required. PHR/SPHR preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in a Human Resources generalist role supporting a blended exempt/non-exempt workforce of 700+ employees preferably in a retail or customer service environment
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of employment labor laws, regulations and principles
  • Effective communication and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrates empathy and experience driving inclusion work
  • Innovative thinker and continuous learner, is positive with a growth mindset, drives change with a “can do” attitude, is results-minded and action-oriented
  • Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Responsibilities
  • Coach management teams on employee-related best practices to foster positive team environments.
  • Provide guidance and support to all Retail and Customer Love teams on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters, ensuring that every employee is seen, respected and heard.
  • Create and maintain strong and trusting relationships across the organization; partner cross-functionally with the management and leadership team, internal People team to ensure that the team can grow, scale, and exceed business objectives.
  • Bring the Ref culture and values to life in every interaction with the team to ensure a culture of belonging and support.
  • Provide coaching and support to ensure that performance expectations are clear and that all Refs have the necessary tools and training to meet those standards.
  • Actively listen and provide guidance and advice in an effort to help all employees achieve the career aspirations.
  • Lead employee relations, ensuring excellent climate and morale. Proactively assess the Retail and Customer Love team's morale and engagement and partner with leadership to create a strategy to address gaps, executing that plan flawlessly.
  • Investigate claims, complaints and concerns raised by associates, ensuring timely response, quick resolution and following-up as necessary to mitigate reoccurrence.
  • Support interview process for talent at management level, facilitate P&C piece of on-boarding and conduct exit interviews.
  • Ensure excellent P&C operations associated with generalist responsibilities (leave management, compensation practices, talent acquisition, benefits, People systems, etc.)
  • Liaison between the Leadership and our employees for compensation, benefits, development, and employee relations. Additionally, you are the key to communicating change.
  • Serve as a confidential resource to the business unit employees and managers whether it be handling and escalating any employee relations issue in partnership with the People team and in-house/outside counsel.
  • Confidently manage the formal investigation process and communicate effectively the status of escalations to the Chief People Officer.
  • Well-versed in federal and state employment law and fluent in leave policies and administration for our employees and liaising with our compensation department. Must be able to understand overarching laws and help our employees understand their role in ensuring legal and internal policy compliant leaves.
  • Strategize with business leaders and make recommendations to maximize our team’s performance whether it’s developing and defining opportunities, engagement, and talent development and succession planning.

Reformation focuses on sustainable fashion by offering eco-friendly clothing options in a market known for its environmental impact. The company provides a range of stylish clothing items, including jeans, dresses, and wedding attire, while also releasing seasonal collections to align with current fashion trends. Reformation operates both online and in physical retail stores, ensuring a seamless shopping experience without extra charges at checkout. By using a direct-to-consumer sales model, Reformation maintains control over its brand and customer experience, which helps reduce costs and offer competitive pricing. The company promotes sustainability through initiatives like encouraging customers to recycle their clothing in exchange for store credit, fostering customer loyalty. Reformation's goal is to clean up the fashion industry by making stylish, eco-friendly clothing accessible to environmentally conscious consumers.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$37M

Headquarters

Vernon, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Reformation's collaborations with high-profile partners like The New York City Ballet and Veja boost brand visibility and appeal.
  • The company's focus on digital transformation and technology integration positions it well for future growth and scalability.
  • Reformation's strong brand identity and commitment to sustainability attract a loyal customer base, fostering long-term customer relationships.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fashion market requires constant innovation to stay ahead, posing a challenge for Reformation.
  • Dependence on the eco-conscious consumer segment may limit market reach and growth potential.

What makes Reformation unique

  • Reformation's unwavering commitment to sustainability sets it apart in the fashion industry, which is notorious for its environmental impact.
  • The direct-to-consumer model allows Reformation to maintain control over its brand and customer experience, unlike competitors who rely on intermediaries.
  • Innovative use of technology, such as the implementation of Centric PLM and interactive digital displays in stores, enhances operational efficiency and customer engagement.
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