Our client, an innovative and fast-growing brand within the beauty industry, is looking for a dynamic Vice President of Talent to join their team in New York. This brand has been pushing boundaries in the beauty space, combining cutting-edge product innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability and inclusivity. They’re passionate about creating beauty experiences that inspire their customers and empower their employees, and they need a VP of Talent who shares this vision and has the expertise to bring it to life.
As the Vice President of Talent, you will play an essential role in building and nurturing a high-performance culture that aligns with the brand’s ethos. You’ll lead recruitment and talent development efforts, ensure a seamless hiring process, and design initiatives that support employee growth, engagement, and retention. Working closely with the leadership team, this VP will spearhead strategies to attract top industry talent and cultivate an inclusive, inspiring work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Talent Strategy: Design and implement a forward-thinking talent acquisition and development strategy tailored to the brand’s ambitious growth and innovation goals.
- Recruitment & Acquisition: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring that the brand attracts and retains top-tier talent within the beauty industry.
- Diversity & Inclusion Leadership: Champion DEI initiatives to foster a workplace that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, supporting innovation and belonging.
- Talent Development & Engagement: Develop frameworks for employee growth, mentorship, and leadership development to create clear advancement opportunities within the organization.
- Employer Branding: Build a compelling employer brand that positions the company as a top employer within the beauty industry, and engage with talent through events, social platforms, and strategic partnerships.
- Performance & Success Management: Implement and oversee performance management processes that align employee contributions with company goals and long-term success.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with leaders across departments, including Marketing, Product, and Operations, to align talent strategies with business priorities.
Who are you?
- Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in talent acquisition, HR, or a similar role, with a senior leadership capacity within the beauty industry.
- Strategic & Visionary: Proven experience creating and executing talent strategies that support rapid growth and position the brand for continued success.
- Inclusive & People-Centered: A leader with a strong commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, with a deep understanding of DEI best practices.
- Collaborative & Communicative: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels, including with C-suite executives.
- Adaptable & Forward-Thinking: A leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and has a passion for the beauty industry.
Why Join This Brand? This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a thriving beauty brand that values its people just as much as its products. Our client offers:
