Senior People Business Partner Manager, Glossier
$110-140k
+ Restricted Stock Units
3+ days a week in office
Beauty & skincare brand
Job no longer available
Beauty & skincare brand
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$110-140k
+ Restricted Stock Units
3+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To give voice through beauty by building products, growing its community, and making decisions in inclusive, customer-devoted, curious, courageous, and discerning ways.
Role
Who you are
- We’re seeking an experienced, empathetic, and strategic HR Business Partner to support client groups in our Corporate teams
- This role is ideal for someone who operates independently, thinks critically, and builds deep trust across all levels of the business
- 6+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, ideally in fast-paced or scaling environments
- Experience in a consumer or beauty brand is a plus
- Proven ability to coach, influence, and build trusted relationships with senior leaders
- Skilled at supporting and engaging employees across all levels of the organization to drive alignment and performance
- Deep expertise in org design, performance management, succession planning, change management, and talent development
- Strong judgment and a high standard for quality, integrity, and discretion
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing conflicting priorities, and working independently in a dynamic environment
- Self-directed and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
- Exceptional communication skills, written, verbal, and facilitation with a proven ability to problem-solve and present with clarity and impact
- Creative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs, remove barriers, and drive progress
- Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated alignment with Glossier’s values, including courage, curiosity, and inclusion
What the job involves
- You’ll work closely with senior leaders to shape a high-performing, values-driven organization and help navigate growth, change, and complexity with clarity and care
- You’ll be responsible for delivering high-impact People support across our Corporate functions – solving strategic and tactical challenges, implementing scalable programs, and ensuring alignment with Glossier’s business goals and mission
- With a clear, discerning perspective, courageous communication, and genuine curiosity, you’ll deliver inclusive, values-aligned solutions that drive results and support our evolving business
- You will work onsite in our New York City Headquarters at least 3 days per week, building authentic relationships and fostering trust as a reliable in-office presence
- This role reports to the Senior Director of People
- Six Month Expectations
- Partner with functional leaders to develop and execute tailored People strategies aligned with each client group’s goals and with Glossier’s business priorities
- Provide hands-on and strategic HR guidance throughout the full employee lifecycle, including org design, performance management, employee relations, change management, talent planning, and other evolving People needs
- Apply sound judgment to assess the HR implications of business plans, anticipate needs, and design organizational solutions
- Develop a deep understanding of the business to provide proactive, forward-thinking partnership to functional leaders
- Drive consistency and excellence throughout all phases of company-wide People programs, from planning and design through rollout, adoption, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on headcount planning and hiring strategies that attract and retain top talent who reflect and strengthen our values-driven culture
- Deliver intentional, pragmatic solutions that increase team effectiveness and leadership impact
- Foster a values-driven, inclusive, and engaged culture in partnership with functional leaders, and the broader People team
- Interpret and guide the application of company policies with expertise and discernment, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with our evolving business needs
- Communicate with clarity and influence in written, verbal, and visual formats to build trust, drive alignment, and support decision-making
- Champion and embed our values in everyday People practices, fostering behaviors that reinforce a collaborative and connected culture
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Legal, Finance, and People Operations to ensure alignment, compliance, and seamless execution of People initiatives and decisions
- Twelve+ Month Expectations
- Take full ownership of identifying and addressing people challenges within assigned client groups before they surface, clearing blockers, mitigating risks, and ensuring smooth team dynamics and execution
- Coach and develop leaders to build high-performing, resilient, and inclusive teams
- Design and lead People initiatives that are tailored to the needs of your assigned teams, reinforcing Glossier's values and business priorities
- Represent employee and team needs with executive leadership and within the People team, applying strategic awareness to advocate, escalate, or influence as needed
- Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior functional leaders, as well as to peers within the People team
- Leverage people analytics and reporting to identify trends, surface insights, propose solutions, and inform decision-making throughout the employee lifecycle
- Support and influence employee engagement efforts, including survey design, action planning, and follow-through
- Lead performance and talent calibrations for your client groups, and partner with People Operations on compensation and growth planning to support fair and consistent outcomes across performance, compensation, and development
- Drive change management efforts during periods of organizational transition, partnering closely with leaders to ensure clear communication, employee support, and continuity
- Craft and deliver compelling narratives, documentation, and presentations that build alignment, guide decisions, and elevate People strategies within the org
- Mitigate risk through thoughtful handling of complex employee relations matters in collaboration with Legal, when needed
Our take
Weiss, a former stylist and beauty writer, started Glossier as an offshoot of her beauty blog 'Into the Gloss' in 2014. Early on, she got her products into the makeup cabinets of celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Karlie Kloss. Glossier shook up the beauty business by selling items online only in an industry that has always prioritized in-person sales.
Glossier focuses on minimalist products designed with customers' real beauty routines in mind. Its minimalist approach marks a stark difference from traditional beauty brands, and the company has developed a cult-like following as a beauty brand that emphasises communication with its customers, even involving them in the creation of its products.
Because of this, the company experienced impressive growth, marked by the opening of flagship brick-and-mortar stores. It then expanded further with the launch of its products in Space NK stores across the UK and Ireland. However, its situation seems to have taken a turn. The company is now reducing staff and closing down 9 out of 12 stores as it undertakes a structural overhaul.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
18% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2021
$80m
SERIES E
Mar 2019
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $266.4m
Company benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Option for no-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance - Glossier covers 100% of the premiums. Access to mental health benefits, direct primary care, annual wellbeing stipend, and caregiver support benefits
- Family: Generous parental leave of 18 weeks for all parents, with transition back to work program following leave. Access to fertility and family planning reimbursement, along with resources to support you in your family forming-journey
- Time Away: Generous paid time off, plus a one month paid sabbatical after your first 4 years. Access to leave programs to take care of yourself and your family when you need it, plus time off for volunteerism to support your community and causes you care about
- Finance: Company equity awards. Plan for the future with access to 401(k) program, 100% employer-sponsored life and disability insurance, and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Growth & Development: Internal mobility program to support career growth at Glossier. Glossier Talks speaker series and learning opportunities. Exclusive Fireside Chats with thought leaders and inspirational industry experts
Company HQ
South Village, New York, NY
Leadership
Colin Walsh
(CEO)Founder at YayDay. Previously CEO (Specialty Beauty) at Procter & Gamble, CEO at OUAI and Board Member at Lime Crime.
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