Director, People Experience Business Partner

Preludegrowth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized beauty brand is seeking a Director of People Experience to shape a high-performing and inclusive culture. The role involves strategic partnership with leadership on talent strategies, employee lifecycle management, and organizational development. This is a pivotal HR leadership position ideal for candidates with extensive experience in dynamic, global environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus program

Flexible hybrid work environment

Inclusive culture valuing diverse perspectives

Opportunity to work with an award-winning brand

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of HRBP or talent leadership experience.
• Expertise across the full HR lifecycle.
• Demonstrated success in coaching and org design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leaders.
• Oversee employee lifecycle from talent attraction to retention.
• Drive organization design and transformation initiatives.

Skills

HR expertise

Leadership

Change management

Coaching

High EQ

Tools

Greenhouse

Culture Amp

HiBob

Job description

Our Story

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

What You’ll Do

As a Director, People Experience you will serve as a strategic advisor to executive and functional leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive performance, growth, and engagement. This role is pivotal in shaping a talent-driven, high-performing, and inclusive culture across a global workforce.

In close collaboration with Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards, you will oversee and influence key stages of the employee lifecycle—from talent attraction and onboarding, to development, performance, and retention. This role requires deep HR expertise, a commercial mindset, and the ability to influence at all levels in a fast-paced environment.

The position will report to the Chief People & Impact Officer.

What You’ll Be Working On

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner with senior leaders to design and implement talent strategies aligned with business objectives, including workforce planning, succession, and organizational design.

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition CoE to define hiring needs, role profiles, and success criteria for key positions. Participate in calibration sessions and ensure seamless recruiter alignment.

• Advocate for and implement internal mobility practices, succession planning frameworks, and leadership pipeline development in partnership with L&D.

Employee Lifecycle Enablement

• Work cross-functionally with CoEs to support and execute the full employee lifecycle:

• Talent Attraction: Provide input on employer branding and candidate experience in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.

• Onboarding: Guide onboarding content and structure to accelerate time-to-productivity in partnership with People Operations and L&D.

• Development: Identify learning needs and shape leadership and capability development programs with the Learning & Development CoE.

• Performance Management: Embed and lead performance enablement programs focused on continuous feedback, development planning, and recognition.

• Retention: Analyze engagement and retention data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Work with leaders and theTotal Rewards CoE to craft compelling retention strategies.

• Offboarding: Lead exit analysis and feedback loops to improve employee experience and inform talent strategy.

Organizational Development & Change Leadership

• Drive organization design and transformation initiatives, including new operating models, M&A integrations, and role scoping.

• Lead team health diagnostics and engagement action planning efforts, ensuring insights lead to measurable improvements.

• Facilitate change leadership strategies to support scalability and cultural alignment.

Culture & Leadership Coaching

• Be a culture champion and advisor to leaders—ensuring alignment to values, driving DE&I goals, and nurturing psychological safety.

• Coach leaders to build inclusive, empowered, and accountable teams.

• Recognize and amplify high performance and critical talent through performance reviews and talent calibration.

Collaboration with CoEs

• Talent Acquisition CoE: Align on hiring strategies, DEI goals, and workforce planning. Influence job architecture and market competitiveness.

• Learning & Development CoE: Identify and support development programs for leaders and teams; contribute to learning needs assessments and program effectiveness reviews.

• Compensation & Benefits CoE: Partner on job leveling, promotions, pay equity reviews, and reward strategies. Provide input on benefits relevance for a global, diverse workforce.

People Analytics & Reporting

• Leverage people data to identify business risks, assess the impact of HR programs, and inform talent decisions.

• Define and track KPIs related to performance, engagement, attrition, and DEI in partnership with People Operations.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Navigate complex employee relations issues with professionalism and empathy.

• Ensure compliance with global labor regulations and internal policies. Partner with Legal as necessary to mitigate risk.

Must Haves

• 8–10+ years of progressive HRBP or talent leadership experience in dynamic, matrixed, and global environments (ideally in beauty, CPG, or creative industries).
• Expertise across the full HR lifecycle and strong partnership with CoEs.
• Demonstrated success in coaching, org design, talent development, and change management.
• Deep business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to commercial outcomes.
• Experience working across time zones and cultures; strong DE&I perspective.
• High EQ, excellent judgment, and the ability to balance empathy with business needs.
• Familiarity with systems such as Greenhouse, Culture Amp, HiBob, or similar HR tech tools.

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Salary Range

$150,000—$170,000 USD

Why Sol de Janeiro?

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at [e-mail].

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