Interim Associate Director, People, Int'l

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi‑brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high‑performance, biocompatible, clinically‑effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients. In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 28 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5.

Our total compensation philosophy offers every full‑time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year‑round half‑day Fridays, and a hybrid 3‑day in‑office, 2‑day at‑home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

Interim Associate Director, People, International

The Associate Director, People will play a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the people agenda during a period of significant growth and transformation. The successful candidate will bring a strong HR generalist background and proven experience operating within fast‑paced, high‑growth, and high‑change environments. This role requires a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable being operationally hands‑on, supporting leaders and employees through growth, organisational change, and evolving business needs while embedding a positive and engaging working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Leadership
  • Deliver a scalable people strategy aligned to business growth objectives.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to support organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leadership teams on all people‑related matters.
  • Lead and support the business through periods of rapid growth, transformation, and continuous change.
• Culture & Working Environment
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance culture across the organisation.
  • Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive working environment where individuals feel supported and empowered.
  • Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience, communication, and team connectivity.
  • Promote company values and behaviours that support innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
• Talent Acquisition & Development
  • Lead recruitment strategy to attract and retain high‑performing talent.
  • Strengthen employer branding within the beauty, retail, and consumer sectors.
  • Oversee onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
  • Build leadership capability through coaching and development programmes.
• Employee Relations & HR Operations
  • Manage all employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness.
  • Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation.
  • Develop and improve HR processes, systems, and infrastructure to support business scalability.
  • Support managers with performance, absence management, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Change Management & Organisational Growth
  • Lead HR support through periods of organisational change and business transformation.
  • Help embed structure, clarity, and effective communication during change initiatives.
  • Build resilience and adaptability across teams within a fast‑moving environment.
• Reward, Data & Compliance
  • Support compensation and benefits reviews to ensure market competitiveness.
  • Use HR data and insights to drive informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor employee engagement, retention, turnover, and recruitment metrics.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Strong HR generalist background across the full employee lifecycle.
• Demonstrable experience managing within high‑change and evolving business environments.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to align people strategy to business objectives.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Experience building and improving HR frameworks, processes, and culture.

Preferred

• Experience within beauty, fashion, retail, e‑commerce, or consumer sectors.
• CIPD qualification preferred.
• Experience supporting multi‑site or international teams advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Positive, approachable, and highly collaborative.
• Resilient and adaptable within changing environments.
• Strong emotional intelligence and relationship‑building capability.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and solutions‑focused.
• Passionate about creating a supportive and engaging employee environment.
• Comfortable operating within ambiguity and rapid growth.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead the people agenda within a high‑growth beauty business.
• A supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
• Career progression and high visibility within the leadership team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible/hybrid working environment.

The base salary range for this role is listed above. Total compensation includes base salary, annual company‑based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications. Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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