Overview

Glossier is a people-powered beauty ecosystem, leveraging unique & engaging online & offline experiences as well as consumer participation to fuel our growth.  In 10 years, we have built an iconic brand that has revolutionized how consumers, & how the industry, think of beauty. The foundational DNA of our brand is resonant across generations, timeless, & ripe for building upon. Our next step is to bring Glossier to more people in more places.  We are inclusive, customer-devoted, curious, courageous, discerning, & results-driven.

Were seeking an experienced, empathetic, & strategic HR Business Partner to support client groups in our Corporate teams. Youll work closely with senior leaders to shape a high-performing, values-driven organization & help navigate growth, change, & complexity with clarity & care. This role is ideal for someone who operates independently, thinks critically, & builds deep trust across all levels of the business.

Youll be responsible for delivering high-impact People support across our Corporate functions solving strategic & tactical challenges, implementing scalable programs, & ensuring alignment with Glossiers business goals & mission. With a clear, discerning perspective, courageous communication, & genuine curiosity, youll deliver inclusive, values-aligned solutions that drive results & support our evolving business. You will work onsite in our New York City Headquarters at least 3 days per week, building authentic relationships & 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 & execute tailored People strategies aligned with each client groups goals & with Glossiers business priorities.
• Provide hands-on & strategic HR guidance throughout the full employee lifecycle, including org design, performance management, employee relations, change management, talent planning, & other evolving People needs.
• Apply sound judgment to assess the HR implications of business plans, anticipate needs, & design organizational solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business to provide proactive, forward-thinking partnership to functional leaders.
• Drive consistency & excellence throughout all phases of company-wide People programs, from planning & design through rollout, adoption, & continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on headcount planning & hiring strategies that attract & retain top talent who reflect & strengthen our values-driven culture.
• Deliver intentional, pragmatic solutions that increase team effectiveness & leadership impact.
• Foster a values-driven, inclusive, & engaged culture in partnership with functional leaders, & the broader People team.
• Interpret & guide the application of company policies with expertise & discernment, ensuring consistency, fairness, & alignment with our evolving business needs.
• Communicate with clarity & influence in written, verbal, & visual formats to build trust, drive alignment, & support decision-making.
• Champion & embed our values in everyday People practices, fostering behaviors that reinforce a collaborative & connected culture.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Legal, Finance, & People Operations to ensure alignment, compliance, & seamless execution of People initiatives & decisions.

Twelve+ Month Expectations

• Take full ownership of identifying & addressing people challenges within assigned client groups before they surface, clearing blockers, mitigating risks, & ensuring smooth team dynamics & execution.
• Coach & develop leaders to build high-performing, resilient, & inclusive teams.
• Design & lead People initiatives that are tailored to the needs of your assigned teams, reinforcing Glossier's values & business priorities.
• Represent employee & team needs with executive leadership & within the People team, applying strategic awareness to advocate, escalate, or influence as needed.
• Serve as a trusted advisor & thought partner to senior functional leaders, as well as to peers within the People team.
• Leverage people analytics & reporting to identify trends, surface insights, propose solutions, & inform decision-making throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support & influence employee engagement efforts, including survey design, action planning, & follow-through.
• Lead performance & talent calibrations for your client groups, & partner with People Operations on compensation & growth planning to support fair & consistent outcomes across performance, compensation, & development.
• Drive change management efforts during periods of organizational transition, partnering closely with leaders to ensure clear communication, employee support, & continuity.
• Craft & deliver compelling narratives, documentation, & presentations that build alignment, guide decisions, & elevate People strategies within the org.
• Mitigate risk through thoughtful handling of complex employee relations matters in collaboration with Legal, when needed.

Qualifications 

• 8-10 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, & build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Skilled at supporting & engaging employees across all levels of the organization to drive alignment & performance.
• Deep expertise in org design, performance management, succession planning, change management, & talent development.
• Strong judgment & a high standard for quality, integrity, & discretion.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing conflicting priorities, & working independently in a dynamic environment.
• Self-directed & results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership & follow-through.
• Exceptional communication skills, written, verbal, & facilitation with a proven ability to problem-solve & present with clarity & impact.
• Creative & solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs, remove barriers, & drive progress.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management, & negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated alignment with Glossiers values, including courage, curiosity, & inclusion.

In accordance with the applicable law, the following represents a good faith estimate of the minimum & maximum compensation range for this position:

• The estimated annual pay range for this role is $135,000K - $175,000K. 
• There may be future opportunities for continued pay progression based on continued strong performance in the role.
• Full-time positions are also eligible for a competitive compensation & benefits package that include medical health insurance, 401K, equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, Paid Time Off, Short Term & Long Term Disability leave, & a range of other benefits. Learn more at the Glossier Career page.

Compensation for the role will be determined based on permissible, non discriminatory factors such as a candidates qualifications, skills, & experience. 

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