Funko Careers

Description

Funko Overview
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry.  Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world. 

This DC People & Culture Manager position is responsible for assisting in the creation and delivery of the People & Culture strategy for the Buckeye AZ Distribution Center, including the development and implementation of People & Culture plans and programs that enable operations to achieve its strategic objectives. In partnership with the Senior Director of People and Culture, this individual is responsible for providing People & Culture leadership and support for the Distribution Center, focusing on topics such as talent acquisition, talent and leadership development/ training, engagement, employee retention, employee relations, and administrative/technical support, as well as providing generalist support to the distribution DC Senior Leaders. 

What You’ll Do

• Partners with the Senior Director of People & Culture to provide full-spectrum People & Culture support, including talent and performance management, succession planning, engagement, positive workplace environment, organizational development, change management, employee relations, and headcount/position management and reporting.
• Leads organizational design and headcount management activities within the DC, including supporting the execution of all items that require Compensation and Benefits activities. 
• Resolves employee relations and ethics and integrity investigations. Leads employee relations initiatives to ensure an engaged workforce, implementation of retention efforts and a respectful workplace environment. Promotes and strengthens the positive work environment by actively listening and appropriately responding to employee and leadership concerns with a sense of urgency.
• Supports DC talent acquisition, including building external talent pipeline, identifying internal talent needs and gaps, and creating strategies for employer branding initiatives.
• Identifies training and leadership development needs and implements solutions. Partners to facilitate training sessions on topics such as diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, leadership development, and team building for the DC team.
• Supports talent management and everyday performance management initiatives for Distribution. Advises leaders on the coaching process, including disciplinary actions and terminations (with partnership with Legal and Sr Director of People & Culture.)
• Leads succession planning process, including the preparation for the identification and development of high potential employees and bench strength, potential successors, and critical needs within the DC. Helps leaders develop an internal growth plan and direction for employees.
• Maintains close and trusted partnerships between Everett People & Culture teams, maintaining alignment with key partners and sharing information with all parties on a regular basis to ensure alignment and consistency between operations and DC People & Culture.
• May also administer People & Culture programs including but not limited to recognition programs, People & Culture projects, and other initiatives that create a positive work experience. Evaluate the status and productivity of programs and makes recommendations to improve their efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Act as People & Culture COE for key Operations and Distribution projects or workstreams as needed.
• Travel 10%-20%  

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading HR in a distribution center.
• Must demonstrate business acumen.
• Must possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Must possess outstanding organizational skills, including attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate ability to build partnerships/relationships with internal and external partners, leveraging interpersonal skills to build trust.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite including experience with Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint. Experience with UKG and SharePoint a plus.
• Must demonstrate a high level of intellectual, professional, and interpersonal ability and flexibility.

What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. We know that every superhero has a unique origin story and the diversity of these stories enrich what we do. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.