OVERVIEW: As the People & Culture Business Partner – Retail for Salomon North America, you’ll lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and HR support for our growing retail store network. This hands-on role is key to building high-performing, values-driven teams that reflect Salomon’s purpose: to unleash the best in people through mountain sports. As Salomon continues to expand its retail footprint across North America, the majority of employee populations supported by this role will be located in California. As a result, this position requires a highly experienced HR professional with deep expertise in California employment law, as well as proven success applying those laws in fast-paced retail environments. You’ll partner closely with store leadership, the Vice President of Retail, and global People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development teams to ensure alignment and drive a consistent, growth-focused employee experience across regions. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment, brings a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, and is passionate about enabling teams to perform at their best. Success in this role requires adaptability, grit, and a warm, approachable presence. WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:  Hybrid work schedule  A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays  Summer Fridays for 5 months of the year  An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)  Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle  Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily: Talent Acquisition & Store Openings Support full-cycle recruitment and hiring for new store openings, partnering with Talent Acquisition, Store Managers and the VP of Retail. Stay current on and ensure compliance with evolving recruitment regulations across the U.S.  Manage and improve onboarding processes to ensure strong integration of new hires across all store locations. Ongoing Talent Support & Workforce Planning Partner with Store Managers to support ongoing hiring needs, turnover mitigation, and seasonal workforce planning. Train and onboard Store Managers on people systems including SmartRecruiters and Workday, ensuring they are equipped to lead local hiring efforts effectively. Employee Relations & Culture Act as the primary People & Culture contact for retail field staff, leading complex employee relations matters in partnership with Retail Management from investigation through resolution, with a particular focus on compliance with California employment and labor laws. Provide expert guidance to retail leaders on employment law compliance, including employee relations, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour requirements, terminations, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations across California. Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and growth by supporting store leadership in applying consistent and fair people practices. Promote Salomon’s values in the field and champion a positive employee experience through engagement and retention strategies. Collaboration & HR Partnership Serve as the key liaison between the People & Culture team and the Retail leadership team. Provide coaching and support to store managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and team development. Serve as the subject matter expert for California employment law within the Retail organization, proactively identifying risks and partnering with leaders to implement compliant people practices. Contribute to the development of scalable HR practices, tools, and training to support retail growth. Partner with Global Learning & Development to align on tools and programs that support ongoing employee growth, capability-building, and career pathing in retail. Immediate Objectives In the first 12–18 months, the People & Culture Business Partner – Retail will: Successfully support the launch of new Salomon retail stores by supporting recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes, ensuring each location opens fully staffed with culturally aligned, high-performing teams. Partner closely with the VP of Retail and Store Managers to build scalable people practices that support Salomon’s direct-to-consumer growth strategy. Collaborate with Global People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development to ensure consistent global alignment in hiring, onboarding, and training. Adapt and implement standardized onboarding and learning pathways to reflect local market realities while ensuring a consistent employee experience and capability across all new retail locations. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with retail leaders to proactively support team development, performance feedback, and employee relations. Build the foundation for a sustainable talent strategy across store locations by reducing turnover and identifying internal talent for growth opportunities. 
