People Business Partner

Who We Are: We’re Sandbox VR, the most advanced virtual reality experience in the world. Our mission is to bring people closer together through world-class immersive experiences. When guests step into one of our stores, our full-body motion tracking gear and Hollywood motion capture cameras make them the stars of their own movies. Groups freely roam our large-open “holodecks” together, relying on each other to succeed in social experiences. Whether it’s venturing into space, battling on the high seas, or surviving a zombie apocalypse, our experiences take our guests on a journey they won’t forget! Since launching in 2017, we’ve become the location-based VR industry leader. As we continue to expand globally, there’s never been a better time to join the Sandbox VR team. We take pride in the relationships we are building within our communities by providing world-class experiences for our guests and our employees. Here, we value humility and have built a collaborative environment, ensuring that our guests, and our teammates all win collectively. If this sounds interesting to you, we’d love you to join us, as we build the future of entertainment. The Sandbox VR People Team is comprised of three major functional areas, People Ops & Systems, Centers of Excellence, and our Business Partners. You’ll be a part of our Business Partner function, serving as a vital liaison between the People Team and the business, playing a role that is pivotal in supporting our people and driving business outcomes. What You Will Be Doing: Act as a tactical partner to business stakeholders as it relates to key initiatives and proactively mitigate legal and compliance risks, investigating and addressing employee relations concerns effectively. Actively execute and make informed decisions within established policies, enhancing employee experience by creating solutions within existing frameworks. Participate in organizational design conversations to streamline and implement new department structures, roles and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support rapidly shifting business demands (role re-purposing, restructures, joint venture integrations, etc.) Act as the subject matter expert for FMLA, CFRA, state protected and personal leaves, managing precise tracking, eligibility determinations, and return-to-work timelines. Manage reasonable accommodation and leave requests, coordinating with stakeholders to implement effective return-to-work and transitional work plans. Coach employees on company policies, employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development. Develop close partnerships with functional teams to deliver integrated solutions to related needs. Provide performance management guidance to management (counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.) Find innovative ways for leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and efficiency. Leverage metrics and analytics to inform strategies, measure progress against organizational goals. Execute and identify change management strategies to support critical evolution of the business and achieve desired business results that are sustainable over time. Partner with People colleagues to identify key talent segments and pivotal roles. Use employee lifecycle data to help the business make informed decisions about talent management strategies. Conduct stay and exit interviews for store leadership, analyze trends, and recommend actionable solutions based on findings. In partnership with the People Team’s centers of expertise, lead and design specialized training programs where your expertise adds significant value. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures as needed. What We Are Looking For: Strong Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Confidence and Resilience: Managing unprecedented or challenging situations with a proactive approach to finding solutions People First Leadership: A strong passion for supporting people and leading with a people-first mindset Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred SHRM-CP or PHR a plus Must be available to work standard west coast business hours Benefits: 4% 401k match Significant equity grants in a rapidly growing organization Robust medical benefits Full remote work from any of our currently approved US states Generous internet & phone stipend Flexible Time Off $96,000 - $110,000 a year Sandbox VR is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. To ensure a fair and efficient process, Sandbox VR uses limited AI tools to assist in resume review. Specifically, we use Lever’s “Talent Fit” feature to identify applications that may align closely with job requirements. However, these tools do not make hiring decisions. Every candidate is reviewed by a real person, and final decisions are always made by our recruiters and hiring managers.