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Director, People Experience and Operations (HRBP) EMEA

Paris, France

Launched in 2015, SOL DE JANEIRO is an award-winning, fast-growing premium global lifestyle beauty brand inspired by the beauty rituals and attitude of the beaches of Rio. Our brand purpose is to spark endless self-celebration and joy through the power and warmth of the Brazilian spirit. This philosophy extends from our products to our corporate culture. We are leaders, permanently inquisitive, category obsessed, incredibly diverse, self-demanding, true team players, and we are all Brazilian in Spirit.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Rio, Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious honors, including TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Company, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies and 2023 Brands that Matter, Allure's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, and WWD's 2023 Beauty Inc Award in the Prestige category. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. Sol de Janeiro values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can enjoy a successful career.

The position will report to the CPO dotted line to the Regional President. This role is a hybrid role based in Paris that requires 3 days per week in the office.

The Director, People Experience (HR Business Partner) for the EMEA region will play a critical role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives. This position will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, providing expert guidance on HR-related matters. The HRBP will drive initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent development across the region.

 

Overall Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership:

  • Collaborate with regional leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Develop processes to ensure organizational alignment and drive change with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead organizational structure reviews and redesigns to optimize team roles and workflows.
  • Leverage HR metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

 

Talent Management:

  • Lead talent acquisition, recruitment, and onboarding efforts to attract and retain top talent.
  • Advise Hiring Managers on best practices and ensure compliance with regional laws.
  • Standardize recruitment processes and provide insights on market trends, skill gaps, and development opportunities.
  • Drive talent strategy, including talent reviews and succession planning.

 

Employee Relations & Compliance:

  • Serve as a point of contact for employee and manager concerns, resolving conflicts fairly and consistently.
  • Handle employee relations cases with discretion and care.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships across all levels.
  • Ensure HR policies comply with local labor laws, especially in France.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Collaborate with the compensation team to ensure competitive salary structures and benefits that attract and retain talent.

 

Culture & Engagement:

  • Foster a positive workplace culture and lead employee engagement efforts.
  • Support organizational change initiatives with effective communication strategies.

 

Performance Management:

  • Implement performance management processes focused on feedback and development.
  • Oversee probation periods, reviews, and manage performance issues on a case-by-case basis.

 

Learning and Development:

  • Identify training needs and coordinate development programs.
  • Use data to monitor and improve initiatives that align with Sol de Janeiro’s objectives.
  • Collaborate with the People Experience Team on L&D plans during review periods.

 

Operational Support:

  • Manage the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, payroll, and compliance.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role, preferably within the EMEA region.
  • Must have experience working and managing HR policies in France.
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws across multiple EMEA countries.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • 10+ years proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a Corporate environment or similar role.
  • Demonstrated experience in talent management and organizational development while supporting a high growth environment.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Knowledge and experience of French payroll systems (Use of CIC/Crowe Fidelio/Internago is a plus)

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In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

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 an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is Sol de Janeiro's policy not to discriminate based on any legally impermissible factor, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health decisions and any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  

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 careers@soldejaneiro.com. 

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