People Business Partner

We're Sandbox VR, the most advanced virtual reality experience in the world. Our mission is to bring people closer together through world-class immersive experiences.

As a People Business Partner, you will serve as a vital liaison between the People Team and the business, playing a role that is pivotal in supporting our people and driving business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a tactical partner to business stakeholders as it relates to key initiatives and proactively mitigate legal and compliance risks, investigating and addressing employee relations concerns effectively.
• Actively execute and make informed decisions within established policies, enhancing employee experience by creating solutions within existing frameworks.
• Participate in organizational design conversations to streamline and implement new department structures, roles and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support rapidly shifting business demands.
• Act as the subject matter expert for FMLA, CFRA, state protected and personal leaves, managing precise tracking, eligibility determinations, and return-to-work timelines.
• Manage reasonable accommodation and leave requests, coordinating with stakeholders to implement effective return-to-work and transitional work plans.
• Coach employees on company policies, employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Develop close partnerships with functional teams to deliver integrated solutions to related needs.
• Provide performance management guidance to management.
• Find innovative ways for leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and efficiency.
• Leverage metrics and analytics to inform strategies, measure progress against organizational goals.
• Execute and identify change management strategies to support critical evolution of the business and achieve desired business results that are sustainable over time.
• Partner with People colleagues to identify key talent segments and pivotal roles.
• Use employee lifecycle data to help the business make informed decisions about talent management strategies.
• Conduct stay and exit interviews for store leadership, analyze trends, and recommend actionable solutions based on findings.
• In partnership with the People Team's centers of expertise, lead and design specialized training programs where your expertise adds significant value.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures as needed.

Requirements:

• Strong Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence and Resilience: Managing unprecedented or challenging situations with a proactive approach to finding solutions
• People First Leadership: A strong passion for supporting people and leading with a people-first mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• SHRM-CP or PHR a plus
• Must be available to work standard west coast business hours

Benefits:

• 4% 401k match
• Significant equity grants in a rapidly growing organization
• Robust medical benefits
• Full remote work from any of our currently approved US states
• Generous internet & phone stipend
• Flexible Time Off