Director, People Business Partner

E.L.F. BEAUTY

Director of People partnering with e.l.f. Beauty, a multi-brand clean beauty company.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeOakland • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Global People Business Partnership, talent management, organizational design, and employee relations, while leveraging HR technology platforms to drive strategic initiatives and enhance workforce planning. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for influencing leaders and managing complex organizational changes.

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Global People Business Partner ExperienceTalent Management ExpertiseOrganizational Design SkillsHR Technology ProficiencyEmployee Relations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementOrganizational DesignEmployee RelationsWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementCoachingData AnalyticsCareer PathingCompensation StrategyLeadership Development

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceDirect CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingLearning Agility

Tools & Technologies

BambooHRCulture AmpLatticeLeverADP

Industry Keywords

Consumer GoodsBeauty IndustryHigh-Growth OrganizationsEmployee EngagementInclusion and Belonging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary People partner to multiple business functions across e.l.f. Beauty's portfolio of brands
Cocreate the People Business Partner function with the CHRO globally, sharing best practices, defining the operating model, and elevating the team
Lead a team of global People Partners across EMEA, India, and China through influence as functional leader, collaborator, and partner
Provide coaching and guidance across the employee lifecycle, including high performance teaming, organization and talent management, career pathing, leveling, compensation, inclusion and belonging, and employee relations
Deliver global people programs covering organization and talent development, performance management, culture, team member engagement, and leadership development
Collaborate cross-functionally on organizational design, workforce planning, and right-sizing efforts
Assess team capability, capacity, and development needs and co-create plans to address gaps and unlock growth
Use people data and analytics to identify trends, surface risks, and shape proactive strategies for senior leaders
Connect the People team with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and People Operations
Counsel managers on employee relations matters and partner with Legal to investigate and resolve workplace issues
Provide policy guidance and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

15–20+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant depth as a Global People Business Partner supporting complex, fast-moving organizations
Experience ideally in consumer goods, beauty, or a similarly high-growth, purpose-driven space
Deep expertise across talent management, organizational design, employee relations, total rewards, and workforce planning
Proven experience with HR technology platforms such as BambooHR, Culture Amp, Lattice, Lever, and ADP
High emotional intelligence and a warm, direct communication style
Strong organizational skills, excellent follow-through, and ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with leaders quickly
Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to tell a story, identify risk, or make a case to senior leadership
Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders and individual contributors
Intellectual curiosity and strong learning agility
Experience supporting HR through acquisitions, integrations, or significant organizational change is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company-based performance bonus, with eligibility to earn up to 200% of target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals
Equity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Gender neutral parental leave
Unlimited paid time off
Flexible time off
Year-round half-day Fridays
Hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment