Hot Topic Claimed Company

At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 764

TOTAL RATINGS: 6671

CEO: Steve Vranes

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Hot Topic Human Resources

Leading members of Hot Topic's Human Resources Team include Eric Ueno, Julie Valdivia, Lizz Grant, Austin Kihn, Gracie Enriquez, Janet Frias, Janice Kleinberg, Krystal Burke, Elle Laurent, and Liz Lykens. Hot Topic's Human Resources Team has a direct impact on the company’s overall culture which is scored a D+ by employees. Let’s not forget culture starts at the top. Steve Vranes, Hot Topic's CEO, has been rated 57/100 by employees.

Hot Topic Key HR Leaders

Eric Ueno

Vice President, Human Resources

Julie Valdivia

Human Resources Director

Lizz Grant

Store Manager / District Talent Scout

Austin Kihn

District Manager / Regional Talent Scout (West Coast)

Gracie Enriquez

Manager of Human Resources Compliance & Administration

Janet Frias

Benefits and Compensation Manager

Janice Kleinberg

HR Analyst

Krystal Burke

Human Resources Operations Manager

Elle Laurent

Store Manager/ Talent Scout

Liz Lykens

Multi Unit Manager, Regional Talent Scout, Training Store Manager

Hot Topic HR Team Versus other Departments

As the enforcers of company culture, it’s intriguing to know what the human resources department thinks about Hot Topic's culture in comparison to other departments. The human resources team at Hot Topic has not yet rated their overall culture. The average overall culture rating at Hot Topic is 60/100. Other notable culture scores are 77/100 from the Marketing department, 71/100 from the Customer Support department, and 64/100 from the Design department.

Marketing

77%

Customer Support

71%

Design

64%

Sales

61%

Product

54%

The Effects of HR on Hot Topic

Hot Topic's human resources department has a direct impact on the work environment. Employees rate their environment a B and are not so happy at Hot Topic. When asked what’s positive about the culture and environment at Hot Topic, one user shared, “I love my fellow sales associates, most work hard and stay professional. The store playlist is a vibe, and many of our customers are not only regulars but are fun, relatable, and bring good energy.”.

Bottom 25%
D+
Overall Culture
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Bottom 20%

Leadership

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Top 35%
B
Environment
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Bottom 10%
D-
Happiness
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