HR Business Partner (Remote Available)

JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION" 

ABOUT US 

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t shirt distributor to a leading, multibillion dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.

Today, we continue to strive to be the apparel distributor of choice by inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers, anchored in our commitment to Lead with Respect, Never Settle, Own the Outcome, Win Together, and the belief that Innovation Powers Our Hustle. These values guide how we serve, how we collaborate and how we continuously improve, ensuring we deliver on our promise of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, translating business goals into actionable talent strategies, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and building the foundational HRBP model for the company. The HRBP will lead workforce planning, organizational design, leadership coaching, and talent development while also stewarding culture, navigating employee relations, and driving core people processes. As a handson builder, this person will introduce scalable frameworks, modernize HR practices, and partner closely across the business to create a consistent, highperformance employee experience. All S&S Activewear employees must adhere to the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

Pay Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually (Based on experience) 

Remote Available 

BENEFITS 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Strategic Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness (50%)

• Serve as a consultative partner to leaders, providing insights that drive organizational performance.
• Translate business strategies into aligned people strategies.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Use data and analytics to diagnose trends and propose solutions.
• Coach leaders on people management and team effectiveness.
• Shape and implement a scalable HRBP framework.

Talent Management & Leadership Development (25%)

• Identifycapability gaps and enable targeted development.
• Drive the annual performance management cycle.
• Support talent reviews, succession plans, and development roadmaps.
• Champion DEI initiatives.

Employee Relations & Culture Stewardship (15%)

• Navigate complex employee relations matters.
• Support engagement strategies and culture improvement.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations.

Tactical HR Support & Implementation (10%)

• Provide hands-on HR support as the HRBP function evolves.
• Collaborate with HR functional partners.
• Support rollout of HR systems, policies, and processes.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

Required

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a consultative HR role.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence leaders.
• Experience coaching leaders and managing HR initiatives end-to-end.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Experience handling complex employee relations.

Preferred

• Experience in a growing or evolving organization.
• Exposure to organizational design or change management.
• Experience with HR analytics.
• SHRM or HRCI certification.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE

• Leaders see the HRBP as a trusted thought partner.
• Clear, consistent people processes enhance organizational effectiveness.
• A scalable HRBP model is established.
• Improved employee engagement and leadership alignment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. 

Working Environment

This job functions in a remote work environment. The role routinely uses standard digital tools such as computers, phones, and online communication or document management platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.