Human Resources Associate

About us:

vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.

vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good. You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks-we bring it to work with us, too.

In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.

Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them. We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.

Overview:

The Human Resources Associate plays a key role in supporting the employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. This position provides day-to-day HR support across employee engagement, talent management, HR operations, onboarding, workplace coordination, and employee relations initiatives. The HR Associate partners closely with employees, managers, Talent Acquisition, Facilities, and the broader HR team to ensure a positive employee experience while supporting business objectives and maintaining compliance with company policies and employment practices.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about people. They possess strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a desire to grow their career in Human Resources.

You Will Own:

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Support employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics, including workspace readiness, equipment requests, and new hire documentation.
• Maintain office seating assignments and desk mapping to support employee moves, team growth, and workplace planning.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and compliance-related activities.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and HR programs.
• Ensure HR documentation is maintained in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

Employee Relations Support

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, escalating matters when appropriate.
• Support HR leadership with employee relations investigations, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Conduct and administer exit interviews, analyze feedback trends, and prepare reports to identify opportunities for organizational improvement.
• Promote understanding and consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Talent Management & Development

• Support annual performance review and talent planning processes.
• Assist in coordinating employee development and training initiatives.
• Track participation and completion of learning and development programs.
• Help maintain organizational charts, succession planning information, and talent-related data.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Coordinate new hire check-ins throughout the onboarding period to assess employee experience, answer questions, and facilitate successful integration into the organization.
• Assist in planning and executing employee engagement activities and recognition programs.
• Gather employee feedback and support initiatives that improve workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
• Partner with HR team members to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
• Support internal communications related to HR programs and company updates.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Human Resources related experience.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Retail, corporate office, or employee-facing experience is a plus.

Every Day Will Feel This Good Because:

• We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly "good" people
• We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, paid-family leave, health savings, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance
• We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
• We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar