About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip,
and face.
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has
fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven
our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f.
Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business
performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of
net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the
strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive
pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal
years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3
day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our
unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team
is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team:
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Position Summary
We are looking for a Director, People Business Partner who shows up as a bold
disruptor with a kind heart, someone who brings sharp strategy and genuine
warmth in equal measure, and who understands that the secret to our success in
the marketplace starts with how deeply we invest in our e.l.f.z.
You will be a trusted advisor to e.l.f. Beauty leaders and business functions
across the organization, an essential resource for leadership, people managers,
and employees alike, helping drive impactful people operations, a differentiated
employee experience, and a culture of belonging at every stage of the employee
lifecycle. You will operate with Zero Distance, not from above or behind the
business, but right inside it, embedding deeply within your client groups,
translating their goals and challenges into people strategies that fuel growth,
strengthen organizational health, and bring our culture to life in ways that are
unmistakably e.l.f.
This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and will be based out
of our Oakland, CA HQ, with a hybrid working model.
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Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary People partner to multiple business functions, building
trusted, consultative relationships with senior leaders and their teams
across e.l.f. Beauty's portfolio of brands
* Cocreate the People Business Partner function with the CHRO at e.l.f. Beauty
globally, sharing best practices, helping define the operating model and
elevate the team
* Lead a team of global People Partners across geographies, specifically EMEA,
India and China through influence as the functional leader, collaborator and
partner
* Provide expert coaching and guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle
including high performance teaming, organization & talent management, career
pathing, leveling, compensation, inclusion and belonging and employee
relations
* Deliver global, high-impact people programs around organization and talent
development, performance management, culture, team member engagement, and
leadership development that are practical, scalable, and aligned to business
priorities
* Collaborate cross-functionally to support your client groups and partner with
leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and right-sizing
efforts to build capable, agile teams
* Partner with leaders to assess the capability, capacity, and development
needs of their teams, and co-create plans that address gaps and unlock growth
* Use people data and analytics to identify trends, surface risks, and shape
proactive strategies, translating metrics like attrition, engagement, and
promotion rates into compelling, actionable narratives for senior leaders
* Act as the central point of contact for the People team between the business
and Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development and People
Operations advocating for programs that reflect the real needs of our
employees and managers
* Counsel managers on employee relations matters; partner with Legal to
investigate and resolve workplace issues with sound judgment and a consistent
application of policy
* Provide policy guidance and ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state,
and local employment laws and regulations.
Requirements:
* 15–20+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant depth as a Global
People Business Partner supporting complex, fast-moving organizations —
ideally in consumer goods, beauty, or a similarly high-growth, purpose-driven
space
* Passion for all things people-related and a genuine commitment to solving
people problems in ways that are practical, human, and scalable
* Deep expertise across the full HR landscape: talent management,
organizational design, employee relations, total rewards and workforce
planning
* Proven experience with various HR technology platforms such as BambooHR,
Culture Amp, Lattice, Lever, and ADP
* High emotional intelligence, a warm and direct communication style, a coach
at heart with the natural ability to build trust quickly with people at every
level of an organization
* Strong organizational skills, excellent follow-through, and the ability to
manage multiple competing priorities without losing sight of the details that
matter
* A natural relationship builder who establishes credibility with leaders
quickly and earns trust through expertise, empathy, and results
* Strong analytical instincts comfortable using data to tell a story, identify
a risk, or make a case to senior leadership
* Exceptional communication skills, able to move fluidly between strategic
conversations with executive stakeholders and meaningful one-on-one
conversations with individual contributors
* Intellectually curious with strong learning agility; you stay close to trends
and best practices in the people space and bring those insights back to the
business
* Experience supporting HR through acquisitions, integrations, or significant
organizational change is a strong plus
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$155,000 - $185,000 a year
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The base salary range for this role is listed above.
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus,
and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn
up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals.
In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including
medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral
parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation
(including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors,
including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details
considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified,
and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required
inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is
subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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