Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Company: L’Oreal

Location: New York, NY 10001 (3 Days Onsite; 2 Days Remote)

Type of Employment: Contract (7 Months to start but most likely will be extended; Strong Potential for this role to go permanent with L’Oreal)

Compensation: $48.00 - $53.00 per hour

Who We Are:

For over a century, L'Oréal has been at the forefront of beauty innovation, driven by a commitment to quality, efficacy, safety, and a deep understanding of diverse beauty needs. We are a global leader shaping the future of beauty through scientific excellence and a profound sense of responsibility. Our success is powered by an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture that empowers our people to innovate, adapt, and lead.

The Opportunity:

As a Human Resources Manager at L'Oréal, you will step into a critical role, acting as a strategic partner to our business and functional leaders. This is not just a role focused on managing HR operations; it's an opportunity to actively shape our organization. You will be instrumental in fostering a high-performance, agile, and enabled workforce that drives sustainable growth and innovation.

What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities):

Strategic Business Partnership & Organizational Enablement:

• Serve as a trusted strategic HR partner to assigned business unit(s)/division(s), translating business objectives into dynamic people strategies.
• Actively drive organizational enablement, empowering people managers, reducing micromanagement, and accelerating decision-making at all levels.
• Advise and influence leaders on organizational design and optimizing structures.

Talent Development & Career Pathing:

• Champion a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset, and talent agility, emphasizing skill development and impact as key drivers of career progression.
• Partner with talent development teams and business leaders to identify high-potential talent, monitor bench strength, and design robust career rotation plans (both "Branching Out" and "Branching Up") that build future-ready skills and leadership capabilities.
• Guide and facilitate meaningful career conversations with employees, focusing on their experiences, impact, and skill enhancement for advancement, rather than traditional title-based progression.
• Guide and facilitate comprehensive talent management processes, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.

HR Program Leadership & Implementation:

• Advise on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies while championing L'Oréal's values and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Partner with total rewards to evaluate employee total rewards packages and support pay recommendations consistent with policy guidelines.
• Partner with recruitment teams to ensure a strategic, timely, and effective talent acquisition process that aligns with evolving organizational needs.
• Leverage HR data and analytics (e.g., Pulse results, One Profile data) to inform strategic decisions, identify organizational health opportunities, and measure the impact of HR initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Compliance:

• Prepare insightful HR reports and analyses as required, providing data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain strict confidentiality across all HR functions and employee matters.
• Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and internal L'Oréal policies.

What You Will Bring (Required Qualifications):

• Retail/Luxury experience is Highly Preferred
• A demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, proactively identifying opportunities and driving innovative solutions.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization, with an understanding of diverse cultural contexts.
• Strong change management capabilities, with a proven ability to lead and support organizational transitions.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion in a strategic HR Business Partner capacity, demonstrating a track record of influencing senior leadership.
• Proven experience in organizational design, talent management, and driving organizational change initiatives within a complex, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive decision-making, solve complex problems, and navigate ambiguity with executive maturity and composure.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with experience leveraging HR data and metrics to inform strategy and measure impact.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation) and negotiation skills, capable of delivering sensitive and strategic messages effectively.
• In-depth understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment law, coupled with a strong curiosity for HR innovation and industry best practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple priorities independently and with keen resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in HRIS tools and strong PC skills (Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint)