Human Resources Business Partner - Retail

We are seeking a HR Business Partner that will be a trusted partner to leaders across Retail functions. This role balances strategic people leadership with hands-on HR execution, supporting performance management, talent development, employee relations, workforce planning, and change management in a high-growth environment. This leader is also responsible to own the full employee lifecycle starting at the employee’s onboarding experience and ending at the off-boarding experience. This individual will help shape the future of Edikted’s people strategy while ensuring consistency, compliance, and a strong employee experience across all teams.

What You'll Do

• Translate business goals into people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams aligned with Edikted’s values and culture.
• Support retail leadership (Store Managers, District Managers, and other Leaders) while also partnering with corporate teams (HQ functions).
• Ensure alignment and consistency of HR practices across retail and corporate environments, while adapting approaches as needed.
• Act as a bridge between field teams and HQ to drive clear communication and shared accountability.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and development plans.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning, talent reviews, and internal mobility.
• Identify development needs and partner with People team resources to deliver learning solutions.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and corrective actions, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Provide guidance on employment law, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation in partnership with VP of HR and Legal as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across all supported populations.
• Support leaders through periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change.
• Champion Edikted’s culture, values, and DEI initiatives across retail teams.
• Drive engagement initiatives and support action planning based on employee feedback.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, and HR Operations to deliver seamless people processes.
• Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; provide clear recommendations to leaders.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as the function continues to scale.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including prior retail HR Business Partner roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting both Retail/Field and Corporate client groups.
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and performance management.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and manage complex, sensitive situations.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or fashion/retail environments strongly preferred.

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site at our Arts District HQ, Fridays remote
• Employee discount
• Salary range: 120,000- 135,000