People & Culture Specialist

Job SummaryThe People & Culture Specialist provides foundational support to the Business Partner team while collaborating with the Total Rewards/Operations, Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition teams within the People & Culture department. This position collaborates on the creation, communication and execution of human resources programs, policies, processes, and initiatives.

Essential Functions

• HR Systems & Data Management: Maintains and optimizes HRIS and ATS systems, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting. Analyzes workforce trends and providing insights to support decision-making
• Recruitment Coordination & Support: Partners with hiring managers to facilitate job requisitions, ensure job postings are optimized, and support employer branding efforts. Identifies opportunities to improve ATS functionality and hiring workflows
• Talent Acquisition Operations: Manages the candidate experience adhering to best practices for interview coordination, background checks, and offer management. Serves as a point of contact for candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a seamless recruitment process
• Organizational Support: Supports organizational structure and workforce planning by maintaining org charts, compiling key documentation for organizational changes, and advising leadership on workforce trends and optimizations
• HR Policy & Compliance Support: Manages HR document storage and ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures. Advises on process improvements for document management and reporting
• Employee Experience & Engagement: Conducts exit interviews, compiles data, and identifies trends to support retention and engagement efforts
• Learning & Development Assistance: Collaborates with L&D to support learning initiative and trainings by coordinating logistics, tracking participation, and assessing training effectiveness. Creates, updates, and maintains manager toolkits
• HR Communications & Content Management: Maintains the People & Culture intranet page and assists in developing internal communications related to HR programs and initiatives
• Process & Program Support: Contributes to continuous improvement efforts within HR operations, talent acquisition, and workforce planning by identifying efficiencies and supporting implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources a relevant field or a combination of education is preferred
• Three (3) years experience in Human Resources
• Solid understanding of human resources principles, practices, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks concurrently and be adaptable to new assignments, systems, and tools
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet
• Process oriented, capable of understanding, defining, and following processes with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with a high degree of discretion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to build rapport with department team members and co-workers across the organization
• Ability to maintain hybrid work schedule and report to the office in Portland, OR 3 days and week with flexibility for events.

Travel Required: This role will not involve travel

Base Salary:$77,343.00 - $82,000.00 yearlyThis range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN:Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Foundedin 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donatedmore than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation,includingconservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business.By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and play,KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.