VP, People

** The health and safety of you and your Faherty Brand teammates is important to us! Covid-19 vaccination will be required to work in our office. **

 

Is this job for you?

At Faherty Brand we love our people - it’s that simple. We are steadfast in our commitment to upholding our core values and cultivating a diverse and inclusive community. The VP, People plays an integral role in leading Faherty’s people strategies and talent management efforts.

In partnership with the People Team and senior executives, s/he/they will lead compensation, benefits, recruitment, training and development, DE&I initiatives, people/HQ operations and employee engagement.

The VP, People will report to the Chief Impact Office and Co-Founder.

 

What you’ll do:

Recruitment:

• Implement and drive best in class, innovative, scalable DE&I recruiting strategies and initiatives with proven impact
• Report on candidate pools of the diversity in ATS (Clear Company) and review against actual hires in Rippling
• Oversee recruitment process and allocation of workload across People Team
• Oversight and ownership of full-cycle recruitment during peak periods of recruitment and for senior leaders
• Consult and inform leadership on recruitment strategies, status, goals, and initiatives to ensure alignment with developing a high performing team that delivers at all levels
• Influence and drive targeted attraction methods (i.e., networking, job specific partnerships, social media, etc.)
• Lead best in class talent acquisition practices to promote inclusive hiring and behavioral competency-based assessment standards
• Ensure adherence to federal and state hiring practices

Total Reward & Benefits:

• Continuously examine and enhance Faherty’s compensation and benefits programs aimed at attracting and retaining talent
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure Faherty’s benefit programs are cost effective, competitive, and compliant
• Lead the bi-annual compensation review program and annual bonus program Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment in partnership with Bennie
• Oversee payroll practices and data integrity of HRIS system, Rippling
• Partner closely with CEO and Finance to define compensation budget and annual performance targets
• Stay informed of market trends, external compensation benchmarks and pay equity
• Manage the administration of equity for Faherty shareholders
• Manage the implementation and performance of benefits and wellness programs, policies, plans, and processes
• Promote and foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and empathy in developing a diverse working environment
• Keep People Team, leadership and employees informed of pay and benefit related legislation and requirements
• Lead the management of relationships with brokers, vendors and consultants (i.e. proposal negotiations, vendor agreements and evaluation of vendor performance)
• Oversee employee leave documentation, reporting and policy

Organizational Development:

• Promote and foster a culture of inclusion, respect, empathy in developing adverse working environment
• Revise, communicate, launch, train and drive quarterly performance review process to ensure continuous development, growth, and feedback
• In conjunction with DE&I consultant, internal committee, and leadership, develop and implement strategies to increase inclusion and diversity within Faherty Brand
• Keep your finger on the pulse of the organization, supporting employees through difficult situations and influencing managers to enact changes that support the needs of our people
• Partner with senior leadership to define operational efficiencies and procedures to achieve company and team objectives
• Support the Founders in shaping and reinforcing a culture that aligns with Faherty’s core values and our commitment to the brands internal and external community
• Define and strategize aspirational talent and org structure outcomes to develop a roadmap to achieve sustained and scalable growth that supports Faherty’s growth objectives
• Develop and evolve talent mapping and role profiles to support talent development
• Coach and develop managers through difficult situations and conversations
• Continuously assess employee engagement, analyze engagement surveys, recommend action plans, and partner with employees at all levels to drive results

People Operations:

• Remain current on employment law to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws Ensure processes remain efficient and compliant for both onboarding and offboarding talent
• Develop and communicate policies and procedures while maintaining the Employee Handbook, revising, and updating as needed
• Facilitate and investigate employee-related complaints, make recommendations for resolution in partnership with leadership
• As appropriate, guide and attend employee dispute meetings, performance improvement plan meetings and terminations in partnership with department lead
• Lead and develop People Team while ensuring they are continuously informed of company activity, decisions, and priorities
• Oversight of HQ environment including supplies, snacks, cleanliness, signage, and seating arrangements
• COVID 19: Continuously assess and adjust return to work initiatives, owning the strategy and execution of the playbook

 

What you’ll have:

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a Senior People Leader, having driven People programs in a rapidly growing company
• Experience working in a D2C or retail environment preferred, not required
• Able to build strong relationships among team members, external partners, and Founders
• Must be able to communicate effectively and often across the company
• Able to work with a high degree of self-direction and flexibility, especially with taking initiative, prioritizing and problem solving
• Able to exercise sound judgment while balancing the needs of the company and people
• Experience developing and implementing best practices within the People function and across the company
• Does not shy away from getting your hands dirty - you don’t see any job too big or small
• Highly motivated, energized attitude that inspires others to seek higher levels of performance
• Inspiring people leader -your direct reports look up to you, internal team members trust you and you’re a key stakeholder in the company’s success

 

Why Us, You Ask!:

• Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits available on your first day!
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(K) Plan with company match
• Monthly Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Quarterly Merchandise Allowance
• Bonus Program
• Commuter Options/Benefits

 

A bit about us:

Founded in 2013 by Mike and Alex Faherty and Kerry Docherty, Faherty is a family-run lifestyle and apparel brand fueled by purpose and optimism. Our goal: to build a new American legacy by creating high-quality, sustainably minded, feel-good favorites that will bring you joy to wear.

We feel a deep responsibility to do things differently: to promise comfort without compromising quality. To hold ourselves to a higher standard with a lower environmental impact. To leave the world a better place than we found it.

We recognize the impact the fashion industry has on the world, and we’re dedicated to learning how to be better stewards of the planet. We believe the power of conversation and connection can make real change, and we’re committed to supporting people and organizations doing work that we believe in.

Our passionate leadership team comes from different backgrounds but share a singular goal: to deliver on our promise of comfort and craftsmanship. To work side-by-side in a collaborative, energetic, and creative environment every day, like the family we are.

We welcome everyone — and we mean everyone. We believe a diversity of viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds only serve to make our team stronger, which is why we strongly encourage those from historically and systemically marginalized communities to apply: BIPOC, women, and people in the LGBTQIA+ community, to name a few. We strive to lead consciously, bravely, and inclusively — and to reflect those values in our work. We live by six key pillars:

 

Be The Best

Stay Authentic

Better Together

Spread Good Vibes

Deliver On Promises

Lead Consciously, Bravely, and Inclusively

 

Remain compassionate. Stay focused. Seek joy. Let’s make the world a better place.