People and Culture Business Partner

About Us

Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades.

Our Culture

At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we’re also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:

• We're officially a Great Place to Work!
• We're a family.
• We dream big.
• We love diversity.
• We're always learning.
• We prioritise well-being.
• We give back in a big way.
• We're serious about sustainability.
• We bring the fun!

Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Position Title: People & Culture Business Partner

Classification: Exempt, Part Time

Reports to: Vice President, People & Culture

Direct Reports: None

Role Objective

The P&C Business Partner will be responsible for localising and implementing the global P&C strategy across Moose’s team in Tacoma, Washington. Working with the wider LAO P&C team to ensure the delivery of people programs and initiatives across all facets, align P&C initiatives and business objectives, ensuring P&C practices support productivity and efficiency including workforce trends, employee engagement, training & development, workplace safety, employee recognition, rewards & benefits, employee relations, and health & wellbeing (trends absenteeism, overtime, turnover).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a business partner or generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data analysis tools.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Workforce Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for all Tacoma, WA employees regarding P&C related questions, policies, and workplace concerns.
• Coach and advise managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• Partner with VP of P&C to investigate and resolve complaints, grievances and disciplinary issues fairly and consistently.

Recruitment, Selection, and On-boarding

• Partner with LAO P&C team and hiring manager to identify staffing needs
• Conduct candidate screening and participate in interviews as needed;
• Manage all staff inductions and ensure training and relevant paperwork is completed and filed;
• Manage the on-boarding process, as well as the termination process; and

Benefit Administration

• Manage benefit and 401k enrolment and change processing using relevant system and ensure accurate record keeping,
• Partner with broker to address benefit inquiries;
• Provide recommendations to improve process efficiency where able;
• Assist in Open Enrolment preparation and document processing; and
• Support the P&C Manager with benefit related activities, as needed.

Performance Management and Recognition/Rewards

• Help to drive the Moose Performance Management Program (MPMP) and other relevant programs, in accordance with timelines;
• Assist with the annual Salary benchmarking process and maintain records accordingly;
• Work with People Managers to guide and support them with the performance management of staff as required; and
• Oversee the implementation of the Moose Reward and Recognition programs.

Training and Development

• Coordinate training programs for new hires and required safety protocols;
• Manage and maintain training rosters;
• Manage training records to ensure employee attendance where required and accurate and timely record keeping;
• Manage training calendar for US, partnering with L&D to ensure courses are scheduled in line with L&D requirements and strategy;
• Manage staff communications pertaining to training events as required; and
• Assist in the review of annual training and development activities to determine success and areas for improvement.

Occupational Health and Safety & Well-Being

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, WISHA, and other relevant workplace safety regulations.
• Partner with Safety Officers and management to conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Support the development, communication, and enforcement of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, injuries, and corrective actions.
• Participate in investigations of workplace accidents or near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and follow-up actions are completed.
• Coordinate with Workers’ Compensation providers and manage return-to-work programs.
• Coordinate safety training for new hires and ongoing refresher courses for all employees.

Miscellaneous P&C Activities

• Responsible to maintain local and multi-state compliance postings, forms and pamphlets;
• Maintain employment and confidential files to ensure organization, compliance and confidentiality;
• Maintain HRIS data input and provide support and guidance to employees related to relevant HRIS processes;
• Maintain payroll data input and provide support and guidance to employees related to relevant payroll portal and processes;
• Assist with local and/or global P&C campaigns including planning, coordination and execution
• Assist with social event planning, coordination and execution

Work Hours

8:30am – 1:30pm, Monday thru Friday (20-25 hours a week)

30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time-zones.

Moose also provides flexible working options.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items
• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• Frequently communicates with other employees and third-parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

• The role is performed primarily in a setting that may involve exposure to fluctuating noise, dust or temperature and moving equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Must follow all safety procedures.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All Welcome

Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@moosetoys.com, quoting the job title and reference number.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Work Location: In person