Manager, Human Resources

Clarins USA, Inc.•Orangeburg, NY

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d’être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet". Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas. Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms. Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story? We are looking for a HR Manager based in Orangeburg, NY. You will lead people-first HR initiatives that build a high-performing, inclusive, and sustainable workplace – ensuring employees are supported and empowered to advance Clarins’ innovation, customer closeness, and responsible-growth priorities. In an environment where Clarins is evolving rapidly, you will partner with leaders to resolve complex people issues, streamline HR processes, and embed sustainable people practices that convert Clarins’ strategic priorities into measurable workforce outcomes.

Requirements

5+ years of HR experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with HRIS/People Data platforms, Learning Management Systems, HR Analytics and Reporting Tools
Familiarity with AI-enabled HR tools
Customer oriented, result driven, passionate about our brand and challenges, entrepreneurial mindset
Eager to grow in a company genuinely committed to responsible beauty
Skilled in mentoring managers and employees, facilitating performance conversations, and designing development pathways that improve capability and retention
Clear, concise verbal and written communication; effective facilitation of meetings, difficult conversations, training sessions, and town halls to align stakeholders and drive action
Analytical yet pragmatic approach to resolving complex HR issues (performance, policy, compliance); makes timely, fair decisions and develops practical solutions with measurable outcomes
Empathetic, self-aware, and able to read and respond appropriately to employees’ emotions; crucial to handling sensitive employee relations, conflict resolution, and coaching conversations
Able to build credibility and persuade leaders and peers across functions, secure buy-in for HR initiatives, and navigate organizational politics while maintaining trust

Responsibilities

Employee relations, investigations & fair resolution: Investigate and resolve workplace concerns and formal complaints using consistent, documented processes; recommend corrective actions or policy updates and serve as escalation point for sensitive cases.
Performance Management & coaching: Coach managers and employees through performance conversations and progressive discipline; partner with leaders to design and monitor performance improvement plans, set measurable goals, and run regular check-ins to boost accountability and engagement.
HR operations, compliance & process improvement: Oversee HR core processes – job descriptions, onboarding/offboarding, HRIS data integrity, and employment-law compliance – while standardizing procedures, documenting workflows, and identifying automation opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Learning, development & executive coaching: Coordinate internal and external training programs and manage executive coaching partnerships (selection, contracting, administration); handle logistics, communications, post-training evaluation, and translate coaching insights into actionable leadership development plans.
HR sustainability & reporting integration: Develop and operationalize HR policies (flexible work, reduced travel, inclusive hiring), integrate sustainable practices into workforce planning and vendor selection, lead the annual US Carbon Footprint reporting campaign, and run awareness/training and recognition initiatives to embed sustainability across the organization.