Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

Vuori is seeking a strategic and dynamic Senior People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner to serve as our first in-country P&C leader in China. This role will partner closely with the General Manager, China and local leadership team, while acting as a liaison to our global P&C organization based in the U.S.

As we expand our retail and corporate presence in China, you’ll build the foundation of our local People & Culture function designing people strategies, developing programs and workforce plans that support both immediate business needs and long-term growth. You’ll create scalable processes, ensure compliance with local legislation, and deliver a thoughtful, consistent employee experience aligned with Vuori’s values and culture.

This is a unique opportunity to shape Vuori’s culture in a high-growth market. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, bring clarity in moments of change, and help teams thrive across stores and HQ environments. As a collaborative, optimistic self-starter with strong business acumen, you’ll operate with autonomy, adapt global practices for local relevancy and impact, and drive operational excellence as Vuori continues to grow in China.

In this role, you'll be a member of the Global People & Culture team and report to the Sr. Manager People & Culture as well as work cross functionally across the broader P&C organization.

What you'll get to do:

• Establish a scalable and compliant people practices that align with both Chinese legislation and Vuori’s global People model.
• Serve as a connector between the China team and our Global People & Culture organization, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment.
• Partner with our Global P&C COEs to co-design programs and infrastructure needed for sustainable growth across retail stores and corporate roles.
• Drive talent strategies that support future market expansion within the region through thoughtful workforce and operational planning.
• Provide insights on regional trends, risks, and opportunities that influence global people initiatives, P&C roadmap considerations, and organizational planning.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations matters, including employee concerns, conflict resolution and complex investigations, with fairness, discretion, and care.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to develop local policies, guidelines and documentation aligned with Chinese labor laws and Vuori’s global practices.
• Provide effective and timely P&C support to address employee inquiries.
• Maintain expert understanding in Chinese employment law.

Leadership Development

• Deliver tailored P&C related trainings in partnership with Learning & Development and Retail Learning & Development (e.g., performance reviews, coaching and feedback, leadership development, new program implementation, etc.).
• Coach and advise leaders and employees at all levels to strengthen performance, leadership effectiveness, team health and communication.
• Partner with store leadership to identify capability gaps, future staffing needs, and opportunities to elevate team performance.
• Use employee feedback and insights to develop regional action plans focused on strengthening engagement, connection and alignment to Vuori’s purpose.
• Lead country-wide initiatives that reinforce our company values across retail stores and office teams.

Talent Acquisition

• Partner closely with Hiring Managers and the Global Talent Acquisition team to build a strong hiring pipeline for HQ roles, while building local hiring practices.
• Manage end-to-end recruiting process for designated positions, including generating candidate pipeline, interviewing, and hiring.

Benefits & Leaves

• Support the development of local benefit and leave processes such as parental leaves, health & safety and accommodation requests.
• Maintain leave request and follow up with internal and external partners on progression of each case, including return to work planning.

Payroll & HRIS:

• Coordinate payroll activities with internal teams and external providers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Maintain employee data integrity, reporting, and documentation for audits, analytics, and operational planning.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• 10+ years of progressive P&C Business Partner experience, with strong experience in employee relations and talent support.
• Experience working in both retail and corporate/HQ environments, ideally within international or high-growth brands.
• Deep understanding of China labor laws, cultural norms, and market dynamics.
• Strong communication skills in both Mandarin and English; comfortable navigating a matrixed global environment.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to deliver engaging training and learning programs
• Demonstrated success in building a P&C function and/or developing brand new programs.
• Strong capability in strategic partnership, business advisory, and influencing senior leaders.
• Experience supporting multi-site teams and fast-paced operational environments.
• Ability to balance long-term strategy with tactical execution.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Experience coaching leaders at all levels, from store management to Country Manager teams.

Additional Information

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.