People Business Partner, North American Retail & Distribution Operations bei Evolucion Innovations Inc.

Description

evo Purpose: To make life better by building community and igniting the adventurous spirit that lives within us all. evo is leading multi-channel retail brand that stands at the intersection of community, commerce, action sports and the outdoor lifestyle. This is personified by a distinctly curated product assortment and a creative approach to crafting highly differentiated customer experiences. We define success differently than most. Balancing our goals of (1) building an iconic brand and business (2) creating an extraordinary place and path for our employees and (3) leveraging our success to give back, helping to empower underprivileged children is paramount to evos success. We have a passion for community, sports and lifestyle, and a collective hunger when it comes to building a great company together.

The Job

At evo, we believe our people are the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a People Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in building a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

This role is heavily focused on hands-on generalist work, with some strategic partnership. You’ll primarily support our retail stores, distribution center, and customer care teams across the U.S. and Canada, while also providing occasional support to our corporate teams.

Since evo doesn’t have a traditional HR structure with Centers of Excellence, this role owns the full suite of HR functions—from writing job descriptions and leading employee relations to compliance, talent development, and workforce planning. If you’re a true generalist who loves variety and thrives in a roll-up-your-sleeves environment, this is the role for you.

 The Perks

• 100% paid health dental and vision*
• Paid vacation time*, sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Paid parental leave for birthing & non birthing parents
• Retail quarterly bonus program, profit share program* and long-term compensation program
• 401k matching
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• NGEY (New Gear Every Year): a new ski or snowboard setup to use for the season*
• Bike finance program and bike stipend
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• Flexible work schedules, remote work for eligible roles, and dog friendly offices
• Career pathing, leadership development, network development, training and performance feedback

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location, tenure and employment type. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time.

The Opportunity

Generalist Responsibilities (80%)

• Be the go-to partner for managers and team members across retail, distribution, and customer care.
• Assist in writing and updating job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect our values and business needs.
• Partner closely with hiring managers on recruiting efforts—support job postings, interview planning, and candidate selection.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including coaching conversations, conflict resolution, and investigations, always with empathy and fairness.
• Make sure we’re staying compliant with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Guide managers and team members through the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, career development, and offboarding.
• Manage HR data and processes, keeping systems accurate, current, and compliant.
• Provide hands-on support for policy creation, updates, and communication.

Strategic Partnership & Culture Building (20%)

• Build trusted relationships with leaders to understand their team dynamics and provide proactive solutions to people challenges.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, retention strategies, and team development initiatives.
• Identify trends in engagement, turnover, and performance and recommend practical, data-driven actions.
• Help foster evo’s culture of authenticity, invitation, and growth, ensuring our values are lived every day.
• Support company-wide projects that improve the employee experience and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

The Must Haves

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong foundation in HR generalist work.
• Experience supporting retail, distribution, or customer service teams is highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Proven expertise in employee relations, including investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to balance tactical, day-to-day HR work with occasional strategic projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—you’re approachable, trusted, and collaborative.
• Comfortable working without traditional HR support systems—you’ll own the full employee lifecycle, except payroll.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPHR) is a plus.
• Ability to travel to US locations if needed. 
• Embodies, honors, and lives our core values: The Great 8 

At evo, we are working to build and nurture a culture where equity, inclusivity, and compassion are inherent to how we operate and evolve. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual's experiences and understand the power in the diversity of ideas and opinions. Guided by our values and mission to promote more inclusive outdoor spaces, we are working to develop a team that is equally representative of the community we hope to build.

While there is more work to be done, we are in the process of evolving our toolset. We are committed to providing the space, support, and resources necessary for each individual to feel heard and valued. If you are interested in contributing your unique voice to our journey, we welcome you to apply!

evo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the participation of individuals of diverse ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities and personalities will add to personal development and organizational success. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, and promoted without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital or military status, age, national origin, color, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, genetic information, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The base wage for this role ranges from $85,000.00 to $110,000.00. Where you land in that range depends on your skills and experience, and we also factor in internal pay equity. While the full range is listed for this role, we rarely hire at the top of the range, leaving room for professional and financial growth in role.

At evo, we continually evolve our pay process and total rewards offerings to ensure pay is fair and easy to understand. While every individual's needs are unique, we are proud to offer a benefits package that has been carefully curated to support both your personal life and professional aspirations.