VP, COE Strategy & Programs

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This is a newly created role designed to drive strategic alignment, integration, and impact across our Talent, DEI, Learning, Organizational effectiveness, and Total rewards initiatives. You’ll work closely with the Chief People Officer and the People Leadership Team to shape and deliver high-impact, people-first strategies that scale with the business and bring our brand DNA to life from the inside out.

 

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Leadership & COE Integration

• Serve as the strategic architect across all People COEs, ensuring programs are aligned to company priorities and interconnected across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead the long-range planning process for the People Function, linking COE initiatives to business goals, workforce trends, and brand strategy.

Program Design & Portfolio Management

• Create and manage a master program portfolio dashboard across COEs to ensure visibility, interdependence, and results.

Culture & Capability Building

• Partner with COE leads to ensure strategies are brand-right, scalable, and inclusive.

Executive Influence & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Represent the People Function in enterprise forums and steering committees focused on strategic initiatives.

 

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive HR or business experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing strategy or transformation within a COE or HRBP function.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional programs in fast-paced, global environments.
• Deep understanding of HR disciplines, especially in talent, OD, learning, and change.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect People strategies to enterprise value.
• Experience working in a consumer-centric business; beauty, retail or luxury a plus.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills—with a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution.

Schedule:

• Hybrid - requires onsite presence weekly
• This position sits at our Global HQ in San Francisco, CA

 

The target salary range for this position in California is $270,000 - $310,000 annually. The actual salary offered is based on market location and will depend on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, years of relevant experience; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. This position is eligible to earn an annual bonus. This position is also eligible for the following benefits, including but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs; employee discounts/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts.

 

• Contract type: Permanent Job