<div>Where Trust Leads, Bold Ideas Grow, and Community Thrives Paula’s Choice, a global skincare leader founded in 1995, empowers individuals to define beauty on their own terms through science-backed products. Our mission comes to life through four core values that guide our actions, decisions, and impact: <ul> <li> <div>Build Trust: We set the standard for skincare, transparency, and shared knowledge.</div> </li> <li> <div>Be Bold: We lead through innovation and by challenging the status quo.</div> </li> <li> <div>Act with Kindness: We operate with respect and care—for our customers, colleagues, and the planet.</div> </li> <li> <div>Create Community: We believe in the power of connection—whether educating customers, supporting each other, or giving back, we grow stronger together.</div> </li> </ul> Our team spans North America, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, and the broader APAC region, collaborating globally to drive innovation. We offer space to thrive—personally, professionally, and through our comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being at every stage: <ul> <li>Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer</li> <li>Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth</li> <li>Wellness benefits like meditation app memberships, product discounts, and free samples of our amazing products </li> <li>Most roles are fully remote (roles that are required to be at our Seattle HQ can be found in the details section of this job post) </li> <li>Great location – for roles that are hybrid or fully onsite, we’re in the heart of Seattle’s beautiful International District  </li> <li>Did we mention we’re a dog-friendly office?  </li> </ul> Our culture encourages continuous learning and is fueled by connection, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether onsite, remote, or hybrid, we stay connected through shared initiatives that bring our teams together. If you’re inspired by transparency, driven to make an impact, and eager to help foster community—we’d love to have you join us.</div>How you’ll have an impact at Paula’s Choice: We’re seeking a passionate, strategic, and solutions-focused Senior People &amp; Culture (P&amp;C) Business Partner who thrives on partnering with leaders, driving innovative people practices, and fostering a culture where our team can do their best work.  At Paula’s Choice, our People &amp; Culture team fuels a vibrant culture, drives global growth, and powers our people-first strategy. If you’re a strong communicator, creative problem solver, and team champion who loves to learn, stay organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment - while having fun along the way - this role is for you.  Oh, and did we mention? This is a hybrid role - being based 2–3 days a week in our beautiful downtown Seattle office, located in the heart of the International District, with easy access to the city’s best food, culture, and energy. As a Senior P&amp;C Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders and team members in the US, Canada and Australia with responsibilities including:  <ul> <li>Aligning people strategies with business objectives to strengthen culture, engagement, and performance.  </li> <li>Acting as the voice of employees and leaders to the P&amp;C team—ensuring needs are understood and addressed. </li> <li>Coaching leaders and employees on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, change management, leadership development, equity &amp; inclusion. </li> <li>Driving employee engagement by championing P&amp;C programs and resolving issues with professionalism and care. </li> <li>Providing thoughtful guidance on sensitive matters including performance issues, harassment, discrimination, and workplace safety. </li> <li>Applying talent management processes (performance cycles, calibration, succession planning) to ensure fair evaluations, merit reviews, and bonus allocations. </li> <li>Translating P&amp;C data into actionable insights that identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support retention and development. </li> <li>Supporting adoption of P&amp;C programs and tools in areas such as onboarding, engagement initiatives, and career development. </li> <li>Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws through training, policy management, and investigations.  </li> <li>Managing employee lifecycle transactions (onboarding, promotions, transfers, exits) for assigned teams. </li> </ul> The Details: <ul> <li>Location: Seattle, WA (candidates must already be based in the Greater Seattle area). This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to work onsite at our downtown Seattle office 2–3 days per week.</li> <li>Hours: Typical PST Business Hours, some flexibility</li> <li>Physical requirements: Ability to handle both sitting and screen time for long periods of time</li> <li>Travel requirements: Weekly travel to our Kent Distribution Facility </li> </ul> What you’ll bring to the table:  <ul> <li>A gift for clear, confident communication that inspires action and builds trust. </li> <li>Sharp decision-making skills and a knack for solving problems creatively. </li> <li>The drive and organization to lead projects from kickoff to successful delivery. </li> <li>Insight into organizational design and how to shape teams for growth and impact. </li> <li>Business savvy that helps you connect people strategies to real results. </li> <li>Executive presence to influence, inspire, and partner with leaders at every level. </li> </ul> Required Experience   <ul> <li>Proven track record as an HR business partner plus deep expertise in at least one HR specialty. </li> <li>Trusted handling of sensitive and confidential matters. </li> <li>Proficiency in MS Office (HRIS experience is a plus). </li> <li>Experience supporting teams in person, hybrid, and fully remote. </li> </ul> What can help you really stand out:  <ul> <li>This position requires a strategic mindset, strong coaching abilities, and a passion for creating a positive employee experience.  </li> <li>Experience of building and implementing P&amp;C platforms i.e. HRIS, talent management platforms </li> <li>Background supporting teams in consumer products industries (supply chain, creative, sales, brand marketing, customer service)</li> <li>Bilingual in Spanish </li> </ul> Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location: $115,000 - $130,000 USD/annually #LI-NG1<div>Paula’s Choice Skincare determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidates region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan. Paula’s Choice Skincare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law. We are committed to create a workplace that is inclusive of all. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic self to work.   Please note: At any time, with or without notice, Paula’s Choice reserves the right to add/delete/change the position’s requirements. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@paulaschoice.com">careers@paulaschoice.com</a>. This email is intended for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. We take your privacy seriously. For details please see our <a href="https://www.paulaschoice.com/who-we-are/privacy.html?fdid=who-we-are">Privacy Notice</a>.</div>

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Senior People & Culture Business Partner

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