Who We Are
For over 20 years, SPINS has been a leader in recognizing the transformative power of data in retail. We offer our clients cutting-edge tools to attract attention from a fast-growing segment within the Health & Wellness industry, the values-based consumer. Nearly half of shoppers prioritize products that emphasize wellness, social responsibility, and sustainable practices. SPINS retail consumer insights, analytics, and consulting services give our clients a competitive advantage to increase their share of this growing market. Our data is the most comprehensive and accurate in the industry, allowing clients to power AI models and machine learning algorithms that help them better understand and meet their customers' needs. At SPINS, behind all of our impressive data is our real differentiator, our people. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, flexible, and communicative culture that puts people at the center of everything we do.
People Business Partner
The People Business Partner plays a critical role in delivering both strategic and operational people support across the employee lifecycle. This hybrid role combines Human Resources Business Partner responsibilities with ownership of a key People function, such as Talent Acquisition or Compensation.
The ideal candidate is a consultative HR professional who can partner with leaders on organizational and talent needs while also serving as a subject matter expert in a core People discipline. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited to help build scalable people practices within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership
- Partner with managers and leaders to address employee relations, performance management, engagement, development, and organizational effectiveness needs.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on people practices, policy interpretation, performance concerns, and employee development.
- Support workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent discussions within assigned client groups.
- Analyze people data and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
- Help leaders navigate change initiatives and drive adoption of People programs and processes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor who balances employee experience, business outcomes, and organizational needs.
Functional Area Leadership (COE Ownership)
Own and lead one or more People programs such as:
Talent Acquisition
- Lead recruiting efforts for assigned business areas.
- Develop sourcing strategies and improve hiring processes.
- Partner with leaders to improve hiring quality, speed, and candidate experience.
OR Compensation
- Support compensation planning, market benchmarking, job architecture, and pay decisions.
- Analyze internal and external compensation data and provide recommendations.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of progressive HR experience.
- Experience serving as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders and employees, as well as some experience or ownership of a specialist function – preferably Talent Acquisition or Compensation.
- Demonstrated experience owning and improving People programs, processes, or initiatives.
- Experience advising managers on employee relations, performance management, and talent matters.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to influence decisions.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in a technology, data, SaaS, information services, or professional services environment.
- Experience supporting organizations with 300+ employees.
- Experience balancing business partnership responsibilities with ownership of a functional HR specialty.
- Knowledge of compensation practices, recruiting operations, workforce planning, or talent management programs.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 base salary
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What SPINS Offers
We have enjoyed tremendous growth over the years and, as a leader in a fast-growing industry, we have no plans to slow down! While all that growth brings excitement, it is also an opportunity for SPINS to show it values the health and wellness of its team members.
- We embrace hybrid work options so that you have the flexibility to create a work/life balance that actually works!
- Each employee is allotted paid time to use to volunteer with an organization of their choice and charitable donations are matched.
- Semi-annual company-wide employee survey that is used to shape company programs, perks, and culture.
The SPINS Way
- Direct – We communicate with clarity, honesty and respect in all situations and embrace opportunities to provide solution-oriented feedback.
- Determined – We are committed to overcoming all obstacles to achieve results. We adapt to change, seek opportunities to learn and rapidly translate that learning into action.
- Passionate – We go above and beyond to help our partners achieve their goals. We challenge assumptions and are comfortable forging new paths.
- Collaborative – We leave our egos at the door, believing that working together we will produce an outcome that’s greater than each individual contribution.
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SPINS Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
222 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
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