Director, Hr People Partner

Job Description
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• "Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this position is $157,646 - $197,057 per year based upon a San Francisco location. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and location. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for a month in the summer and July and December wellness/shutdown weeks for applicable positions.
The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, KVD Beauty, Lip Lab, Ole Henriksen.
Kendo Brands has a hybrid work model with three days in office and two days remote each week.
POSITION SUMMARY
As the Director, Human Resources People Partner, you will be a catalyst for change and play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the people strategy for our organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who is passionate about breaking the mold, building from the ground up, and has lived experience in driving organizational transformation. We are looking for a strategic thinker who can work in a fast paced environment with high attention to detail, operate with grace, and can effectively collaborate across the organization. This person must possess a deep understanding of HR practices not limited to but corporate and retail experience in the consumer product goods industry is a plus!
Key Responsibilities:
HR Strategy:

• In partnership with People and Culture Leadership Team and HR Business Partners, collaborate with key stakeholders as trusted advisor and strategic partner to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives and foster a high-performance culture
• Build and maintain effective relationships with client groups, fostering a strong partnership and a positive employee experience.
• Deeply understand business objectives and nuances of client groups to identify skills gaps and key business needs. Partner with Talent Development team to identify and build development opportunities to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Assist with change management and communication efforts ensuring a smooth transition for employees as the organization adopts new ways of working
• Partner with the LTM and Total Rewards team to execute the performance management process. Support the efforts around goal setting, performance evaluations, retention strategies, career development plans, addressing performance issues, and recognizing high achievers
• Analyze HR metrics and provide regular reports to business leaders, identifying trends and recommending strategies for improvement.

Employee Relations:

• Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on HR policies, conflict resolution, and employee relations matters.
• Implement strategies to empower employees and foster a sense of ownership in the organizational transformation journey.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in partnership with our DEI team to harness the strengths of diversity and ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive and succeed

Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate closely with department heads to assess and enhance team dynamics, communication, and productivity. Facilitate organizational change initiatives and support leadership in driving strategic decision-making.
Compliance Innovation: Ensure compliance with employment laws while pioneering innovative HR practices. Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by leveraging HR analytics to guide transformative decision-making.
Our ideal candidate has:
Strategic Business Orientation: Demonstrates a strong business mindset, a commitment to achieving results, and a desire for success. You are comfortable navigating change and embracing innovation in the midst of ambiguity and complexity.
Proven Transformation Leadership: Established track record of leading talent, culture, and organizational solutions in significant transformation projects. Key contributor to organization design, change management, and post-project stabilization efforts.
Comprehensive HR Expertise: Proficient across various HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent management, talent acquisition, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Exhibits a high level of comfort and competence in managing HR aspects.
Integrity and Communication: Demonstrates a high standard of personal and professional integrity, characterized by authenticity, compassion, genuineness, and honesty. Excellent communicator with strong listening skills; adept at problem-solving and negotiation.
Adaptable and Inclusive: Evaluates complex situations using diverse information sources. Possesses the ability to influence individuals at all levels within the organization and across teams. Resolves conflicts directly, preserving positive relationships.
Matrixed Collaboration: Comfortable working in a matrixed organization with remote teams and partners. Welcomes diverse ideas, approaches, and perspectives.
Global Perspective: Maintains a global outlook, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness. Adjusts personal style to accommodate different cultures and work styles.
REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years of experience in HR and 5+ years of leading a team

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and change leadership skills.
  
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to coach, influence, and partner with the HRBP team and various levels of employees across the organization
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate needs as well as provide the team with a clear framework of the strategic priorities and see full execution of plan through

• Must be an effective leader who can inspire teams around a shared goal
• Experience in driving organizational change and transformation within the beauty or cosmetics industry is a plus

• Demonstrated experience and a passion for collaboration with others (People team COEs, cross-functional partners, etc.)

• Thorough understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and industry trends.
• Analytical Skills: Comfort with data and using data to provide insights to help advise and influence business decisions
• Project Management skills: establish project objectives, analyze data, prioritize responsibilities, execute project deliverables, track and measure to successful completion
• You are comfortable in ambiguity and can pull relevant components out of complex situations to connect the dots and make sound decisions - you know when to ask for help
• Thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment that is constantly changing