Sol de Janeiro · 7 hours ago
Executive Director, HR Business Partner
New York Metropolitan - Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
12+ years expSol de Janeiro is a globally recognized beauty brand launched in 2015, known for its commitment to excellence and innovative products. The Executive Director, HR Business Partner will shape talent strategy, coach senior leaders, and influence organizational decisions to drive growth, performance, and culture within the Creative, Brand, and Marketing organizations.
BeautyCosmeticsFitnessHealth Care
Responsibilities
Partner with senior executives to set and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives, long-range planning, and organizational priorities
Lead org design efforts, role architecture, and capability planning to support scale and global expansion
Drive talent planning and succession practices that strengthen leadership pipelines and future-ready capabilities
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leaders; provide insight, feedback, and coaching that strengthens decision-making, leadership presence, and team effectiveness
Build leadership capability in areas such as leading through change, building high-performing teams, and fostering accountability
Model and reinforce a culture rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and high performance
Partner closely with CoEs (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards, People Operations, People Analytics) to shape and execute key talent priorities
Influence hiring strategies, role profiles, and success criteria for critical positions
Use people analytics to guide decision-making, identify risks, and measure the impact of programs and interventions
Lead performance enablement practices grounded in continuous feedback, development, and recognition
Conduct organizational health assessments, translating insights into action plans with measurable outcomes
Advance DEI commitments, ensuring inclusive practices and equitable talent experiences across teams and regions
Lead organizational change initiatives, including new operating models, integrations, and scaling structures
Guide leaders through change with clear frameworks, communication plans, and readiness support
Ensure alignment between organizational design, cultural goals, and business strategy
Navigate complex employee relations matters with professionalism and sound judgment, balancing empathy with business needs
Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with global labor standards and mitigate organizational risk
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive HRBP or HR leadership experience, ideally within high-growth, global, creative, or brand-driven organizations
Beauty industry experience highly desired; CPG, fashion, luxury, or lifestyle categories also valuable
Proven experience advising and coaching senior executives
Strong expertise in org design, talent planning, and scaling teams in dynamic environments
Ability to translate business strategy into actionable people priorities
High learning agility, sound judgment, and resilience in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company
High EQ with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Experience working across regions and cultures
Familiarity with HR tools (e.g., HiBob, Greenhouse)
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
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
Company
Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro is a cosmetics company that celebrates everything that is unique and joyful.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.58M2021-11-15Acquired
2019-06-24Series Unknown· $14.58M
Leadership Team
Heela Yang
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
2026-01-08
Global Cosmetics News
2025-11-14
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