People and Culture Global Portfolio Manager at Paula's Choice Skincare
Paula's Choice Skincare · Seattle, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Seattle
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:
- Build Trust: We set the standard for skincare, transparency, and shared knowledge.
- Be Bold: We lead through innovation and by challenging the status quo.
- Act with Kindness: We operate with respect and care—for our customers, colleagues, and the planet.
- Create Community: We believe in the power of connection—whether educating customers, supporting each other, or giving back, we grow stronger together.
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:
- Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer
- Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth
- Wellness benefits like meditation app memberships, product discounts, and free samples of our amazing products
- 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)
- Great location – for roles that are hybrid or fully onsite, we’re in the heart of Seattle’s beautiful International District
- Did we mention we’re a dog-friendly office?
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.
How you’ll have an impact at Paula’s Choice:
The People and Culture Global Portfolio Manager is responsible for leading and managing a strategic portfolio of global People & Culture initiatives that align with the organization’s mission, values, and business objectives. This role ensures the successful delivery of people-focused programs across regions, including transformation projects, culture and values initiatives, talent development, and digital HR innovation. The role works directly with the VP, Global People & Culture for prioritization, governance, and execution of key people and culture projects that stretch across the global footprint.
As a P&C Global Portfolio Manager, a typical day might include a mix of the following:
Strategic Portfolio Management
- Manage the global People & Culture (P&C) project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business strategy and HR transformation goals.
- Oversee project governance, prioritization, and resource allocation across regions.
- Track progress, manage risks, and report on portfolio performance to senior leadership.
Transformation & Change Leadership
- Drive global HR transformation initiatives, including digital HR systems, process redesign, and organizational change.
- Support change management needs for implementations and cutovers ensuring cultural alignment and smooth transitions.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation in HR practices.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Collaborate with regional HR leaders, business units, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across global teams.
- Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications on organizational changes, portfolio progress, program launches, and outcomes.
Data & Insights
- Use data and analytics to inform decision-making, track KPIs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain a central source of truth for all global P&C initiatives, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Organization Design and Development
- Promote a culture of inclusion, engagement, and high performance.
- Support the development and implementation of global DEI strategies.
- Act as a thought partner to senior HR and business leaders on strategic people topics.
The Details:
- We are based in Seattle, WA. Flexible to location, but local candidates are preferred.
- Hours: Typical PST Business Hours with flexibility
- Physical requirements: Ability to handle both sitting and screen time for long periods of time
- Travel requirements: ~5%
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
- 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a global or portfolio management role.
- Proven experience leading complex, cross-border HR projects or transformations.
- Growth mindset and curiosity with an eagerness to learn about other cultures and work environments.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, working autonomously, and providing recommendations on how to proceed.
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with HRIS, project management tools, and data analytics platforms.
Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location:
$115,000 - $130,000 USD/annually
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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 candidate's 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:
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