Sr. People Business Partner (Sr. HRBP)

1/20/2026

The Sr. People Business Partner will act as a strategic HR advisor to business leaders, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. This role involves fostering a culture of compassion and accountability while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Salary

130000 - 140000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Tatcha is a skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, offering transformative yet kind-to-skin formulas that marry Japanese botanicals with clinical ingredients. Our formulation philosophy is informed by the Japanese concept hinou dokon, which means “skin-mind same root”—an acknowledgement of the powerful connection between the skin and the brain. Guided by the mission to care for people through their skin, Tatcha takes a holistic approach to skincare from concept to formulation to clinical evaluation, offering skincare rituals that benefit both skin and mind, while emphasizing the importance of mindfulness to skin health. Tatcha is grateful to support Room to Read’s mission of world change through education. Every purchase supports education equality through a partnership with the leading nonprofit for children's literacy and girls' education. As of October 2022, Tatcha has funded 7 million days of school for girls in Asia and Africa, and supported the printing and distribution of 155,000 inclusive books for underserved children in the US. In 2019, Tatcha was acquired by Unilever Prestige. A global company based in San Francisco and Tokyo, it is distributed in over 10 countries.

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Who We Are</h2> Tatcha is a skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, offering transformative yet kind-to-skin formulas that marry Japanese botanicals with clinical ingredients. Our formulation philosophy is informed by the Japanese concept hinou dokon, which means “skin-mind same root”—an acknowledgement of the powerful connection between the skin and the brain. Guided by the mission to care for people through their skin, Tatcha takes a holistic approach to skincare from concept to formulation to clinical evaluation, offering skincare rituals that benefit both skin and mind, while emphasizing the importance of mindfulness to skin health.</div>Job Summary As the Sr. People Business Partner at Tatcha, you will serve as the primary strategic Human Resources (HR) advisor and consultant to business leaders, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and partner with the other People + Culture functions to deliver integrated people solutions. This role requires deep expertise in complex employee relations, advanced performance management practices, and organizational development to drive business results through people strategies. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, engagement, and high performance while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations + People Strategy <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proactively partner with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and translate them into actionable people strategies that drive culture and organizational effectiveness</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct and document thorough investigations into workplace complaints and implement appropriate corrective actions</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Navigate complex international employment laws and cultural considerations across regions</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee all aspects of the employee offboarding process, ensuring compliance with local employment laws</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct exit interviews and analyze departure trends to identify improvement opportunities and propose retention solutions as needed</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build, execute, and maintain a “stay interview” process </li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with managers to establish clear performance expectations and development plans</li> </ul> Performance Management <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and implement comprehensive performance management systems that drive employee development and business results</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead and oversee the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and facilitate performance cycle trainings for both employees and managers</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coach managers on effective performance conversations and documentation</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Facilitate calibration sessions to ensure fair and consistent performance ratings across teams</li> </ul> Organizational Effectiveness <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct organizational assessments to identify gaps in structure, processes, and capabilities that impact business performance</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Talent on workforce planning to ensure optimal organizational structure and capabilities</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and implement change management strategies to support business transformations and ensure successful adoption</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assess team dynamics and provide interventions to improve collaboration, communication, engagement, and productivity</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and execute cultural transformation initiatives aligned with company values and business objectives</li> </ul> International <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the primary HQ People Partner for regional teams, providing guidance and support on employee-related matters such as contracts, performance management, employee relations, and total rewards</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with global teams to ensure consistent application of people practices across all regions</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the set up of new international regions and ensure HR compliance with local laws and practices</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support global mobility initiatives and international business strategy</li> </ul> Qualifications <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">8+ years of experience as an HRBP or equivalent role, ideally within fast-paced, high-growth companies. Beauty, retail, and/or fashion industry experience a plus</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">4+ years of HR leadership or senior-level people strategy responsibilities</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deep expertise in employee relations and California labor laws. Global HR experience or certification a plus</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong strategic mindset with the ability to develop long-term plans that align with business objectives</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across the organization</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and measure the success of people initiatives</li> </ul> The Details The expected base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $140,000. The exact base pay 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 based on personal performance and company results. Tatcha offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid time off, and paid holidays. #LI-BH1<div class="content-conclusion">Tatcha is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and create a better future for all employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@tatcha.com" target="_blank">careers@tatcha.com</a>. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment during normal business hours at establishment by appointment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disability. Protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. It is always recommended to apply to our open positions directly via our career page located at www.tactcha.com/careers. Tatcha will never ask applicants for their financial or banking information prior to hire. If you have questions, please reach out to us directly at <a href="mailto:careers@tatcha.com">careers@tatcha.com</a>. Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to include other duties as assigned by the management team.</div>

Key Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentCoachingConflict ResolutionChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrategic MindsetGlobal HR ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawsCultural TransformationWorkforce PlanningTeam DynamicsRetention Solutions