Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking a People Partner to join our People + Culture team.

Want to help us transform the travel experience? The ideal candidate will have had strong experience in employee relations, coaching & development of senior leaders, and organizational development and design. We are looking for someone that has the ability to zoom out and keep strategic focus on scaling for growth and retention. You will work closely with senior leaders across the business as well as the broader People + Culture team (People Ops, People Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and Benefits, etc.) and report into the Director, People Partners. This position will be based in our NYC office.

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.

What You'll Do:

• Have a deep understanding of the business and be a thought leader on people and organizational topics within your dedicated team as well as cross-functionally
• Partner with senior business leaders to develop thoughtful, scalable people-focused initiatives focusing on recruitment, retention, engagement, recognition and talent management
• Coach business leaders on employee relations matters including performance management, feedback and career pathing
• Partner with People Strategy to develop manager and team trainings focused on development, culture and career growth 
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition and FP&A team on strategic headcount planning, identifying critical roles and succession planning
• Collaborate with the People Partner team to accelerate a culture of innovation and development while providing employees and managers the tools they need to be successful

Who You Are:

• Minimum 5+ years of progressively more HR or relevant experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong leadership, change management and facilitation skills
• Strong relationship aptitude
• Support the acquisition and retention of top talent
• Familiarity with employment laws and best practices, global experience a plus
• Identify, resolve or refer complex issues in support of a positive work environment
• Interpret policies and regulations to ensure fair and equitable resolution of issues
• Ability to use people metrics and analytics to identify trends
• Hard working with a "no task is too small" attitude
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and ever-changing startup environment
• Passionate about travel (but that’s a given!)
• You can show proof of COVID-19 vaccination & adherence to HQ COVID office policies using Bindle, a secure platform that verifies vaccination status without sharing private health information, within 30 days of hire

You’ll love working at Away because:

• We travel. We believe that getting away changes your understanding of the world around you. You’ll have generous PTO to explore new places and access to Away products to ensure your travels are seamless. And after three years with Away, you’ll earn a sabbatical and a bonus to take an additional well-deserved trip.
• We’re not just employees. We’re people. As a global company, our benefits and perks vary by region, but they align with our commitment to support our employees’ wellbeing both inside and outside of work. We offer insurance coverage, financial contributions for retirement, generous and inclusive parental leave, and a kitchen stocked with snacks and coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day.
• We’ll invest in your career. Our company’s growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to a number of professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the company’s evolving needs and grow your career along the way.
• We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, company-wide trainings, and events, we’re building an inclusive environment where people can bring their best selves to work.
• We offer competitive compensation packages. We deeply value the talent and impact our team brings to the table, and believe that fair and equitable total compensation packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here.
• And so much more… Dogs in the office, complimentary coffee with coworkers, weekly team lunches, quarterly team outings, and organized volunteer opportunities to give back to our local communities!

About Away

Away (www.awaytravel.com) is a modern lifestyle brand creating thoughtful products designed to transform travel.

Since our launch in February 2016, we have become one of the fastest growing consumer brands in the world. We have sold millions of travel products, grown from a team of four to over 250, expanded shipping to nearly 40 countries, opened seven stores across two countries, and launched several new products and experiences that are inspiring more people to travel the world. And we know that’s just the beginning!

In just over three years, we have already been twice named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” one of TIME’s “50 Most Genius Companies,” and a Forbes “Next Billion Dollar Startup.”  We have also raised more than $156M in total equity funding to fuel our next phase of growth.

Today, we’re expanding into new travel product categories including apparel, wellness and lifestyle accessories as well as investing in the growth of physical retail in the US and abroad--with the plan to open 50 new stores in the next three years. Sound like something you want to be part of? We’re hiring!