Senior Business Partner, People & Culture

Description

• Successfully coach and counsel leaders on maintaining positive employee relations and serve as a primary point of contact for leaders on determining resolution for a wide range of people-related matters.
• Partners with internal business partners on resource planning, including helping to design jobs and write job descriptions for both full time and temporary staff; will work with talent acquisition to ensure that roles move through the hiring process as quickly as possible.
• Provides support for organizational design and change management.
• Consults on and/or builds People & Culture programming aligned with Funko’s Talent Strategy.
• Implements new People & Culture programs for the business including training and supporting sustainment activities.
• Works with leadership to create and implement new policies and P&C processes.
• Facilitates exit interviews and manages the separation process, following up with action items in relation to separation reasons.
• Conducts investigations in response to employee relations issues and recommend/implement courses of action based on investigation results.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws in all employee related practices including FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, EEO, ADA, CFRA, PDL and other federal and state employment laws.
• May assist with training internally on process/systems and may additionally assist assigned partners with staff training resources.
• Act as liaison between employees and leaders to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations. 
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned which may include cross-team initiatives across all U.S. locations. 

• 7+ years of progressive responsibility in HR roles including demonstrated competence in employee relations, coaching, performance management, HR compliance, HR data analysis, HR tools, and employee communications.
• 5+ years serving in an HR Business Partner function, preferably in a consumer goods organization, licensing, retail, entertainment or the high-tech industry.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Superior knowledge of US employment law including state specific laws with an emphasis on CA employment law.
• Proven ability to diagnose problems using strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to identify and drive appropriate solutions, translate business strategy and goals into optimal HR processes that are scalable, simple, customer-focused and adaptable to unique and changing business needs.
• Ability to operate independently, using sound judgement to make decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy.
  
  

What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.