Job Title Director, Human Resources

Division: Consumer Products Division

Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas 

Reports To: VP, Human Resources

Who We Are:  

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity. 

At L’Oréal, Human Resources is an incubator of talent where we find, recruit, and develop brilliant minds around the world. We provide expertise on topics like organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, pay, HR advice, learning & development, well-being, and talent acquisition among others. Come join our dynamic team and help us elevate the employee journey!

What You Will Do

This position serves as a strategic Business Partner, contributing to business performance by providing expert consulting on people strategies, organization design, labor relations, and employee engagement. You will act as a knowledgeable advisor to key managers and functional groups to attract, develop, and retain top talent while anticipating the organization’s needs to align with the overall business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Strategy: Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment strategy and selection for key senior roles; promote L’Oréal Operations as a "Best Place to Work."
• Integration & Onboarding: Oversee the integration of new employees through the FIT program, making data-driven recommendations for program improvements.
• Employee Development & Career Pathing: Strategically manage careers on an individual basis by building development plans and training opportunities, utilizing performance appraisals for professional growth.
• Succession Planning & Bench Strength: Partner with key leaders to define succession plans for key roles. Identify high-potential talent and develop strategies to ensure a strong talent pipeline.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Design: Influence and adapt the organization to align with business objectives; evaluate and drive recommendations for structure improvements.
• Culture & Change Management: Facilitate the communication of L’Oréal’s vision and values. Operate as a tactical member of the team with a focus on implementing change and setting new standards.
• Total Rewards: Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to evaluate pay levels, bonus plans, and market competitiveness.
• Compliance & Legal: Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws (ADA, FMLA, EEO, Wage & Hour, etc.) for the entire group.
• Strategic Projects & Analysis: Lead special HR projects and prepare reporting/analyses as required to resolve complex operational opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; Master’s Degree (MBA/HR) and/or PHR/SPHR certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of proven HR experience, ideally within a fast-paced Manufacturing or Operations environment.
• Financial & Technical Literacy: Solid knowledge of P&L and budget processes. Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel/PowerPoint), HRIS (e.g., SAP/SuccessFactors)
• Complexity: Proven ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization and handle confidential matters with absolute discretion.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking: In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, market trends, and the ability to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Executive Maturity: The ability to influence senior leadership, manage emotions during periods of uncertainty, and communicate with diplomacy.
• Change Management: Proficiency in mobilizing teams through organizational shifts and optimizing organizational capabilities.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to gather facts and apply expertise to resolve complex problems where precedent may not exist.
• Interpersonal & Negotiation Skills: Well-developed skills to build work relationships at all levels, from the factory floor to the executive suite.
• Agility & Resourcefulness: A sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A strong work ethic, customer-driven mindset, and a "think outside the box" approach to HR solutions.

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs. 

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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