ABOUT AWAY

We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.

WHO WE ARE

• We’re travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings.
• We’re driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title, everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential.
• We’re supportive. We value the entirety of your life’s journey, not just the milestones. You’ll find an environment that celebrates balance, understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work, are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS THE GLOBAL HR MANAGER

• You’ll build consistent, tech-enabled HR processes that scale with our growing global retail footprint
• You’ll lead the employee experience across our non-exempt population, partnering closely with People, Legal, Payroll, and IT to bring clarity, structure, and a sense of belonging to every step of the employee lifecycle
• You’ll act as the primary HR contact for retail and non-exempt employees globally, building trusted relationships and serving as a go-to partner for frontline managers and field leadership
• You’ll manage employee relations issues from intake to resolution, working in close collaboration with Legal and the Retail People Partner to ensure fair, timely, and compliant outcomes
• You’ll coach retail leaders through performance, policy, and workplace matters, equipping them with tools to lead confidently and consistently
• You’ll monitor and analyze ER trends to identify root causes and recommend scalable solutions, supported by dashboards and ongoing reporting
• You’ll oversee key People Ops processes for retail and non-exempt employees, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, leave administration, and terminations—ensuring accuracy and a smooth employee experience
• You’ll execute compensation changes (promotions, adjustments, merit) in alignment with internal frameworks, working in partnership with the People and Total Rewards teams
• You’ll build and maintain automated trackers, approval flows, and dashboards that bring visibility and efficiency to everyday People processes
• You’ll partner with Payroll, IT, and Legal to troubleshoot gaps and optimize handoffs across systems, tools, and workflows
• You’ll support HRIS updates and access audits as part of our ongoing People Tech hygiene and compliance
• You’ll help shape and apply people policies with consistency across locations, aligning with federal, state, and local requirements while reflecting Away’s culture and values

At Away, we believe in the power of an inclusive, competitive and equitable total rewards program. Our compensation is purposely structured as one rate to provide transparency in the hiring process while honoring our internal pay bands. Salary and benefit offerings are reviewed during phone screenings to ensure alignment.

• Compensation: $110,000.00 annually
• This role is eligible to participate in Away’s Annual Company Performance Incentive Bonus Plan, the terms of which are determined at the discretion of the company
• Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company
• Benefits Overview:
• Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings
• Invest in your future by participating in our 401(k) (with a company match!)
• Find balance through our many paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, summer Fridays, and compassion leave - just to name a few!)
• Build your travel uniform through discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways
• Give back through company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunitie