Global Talent Acquisition Lead

Launched in 2015, SOL DE JANEIRO is an award-winning, fast-growing premium global lifestyle beauty brand inspired by the beauty rituals and attitude of the beaches of Rio. Our brand purpose is to spark endless self-celebration and joy through the power and warmth of the Brazilian spirit. This philosophy extends from our products to our corporate culture. We are leaders, permanently inquisitive, category obsessed, incredibly diverse, self-demanding, true team players, and we are all Brazilian in Spirit.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Rio, Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious honors, including TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Company, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies and 2023 Brands that Matter, Allure's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, and WWD's 2023 Beauty Inc Award in the Prestige category. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. Sol de Janeiro values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can enjoy a successful career.

Overview: 

We're a fast-paced, mission-driven beauty company, leading the charge in reshaping the industry with a unique blend of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. We’re experiencing hyper-growth and need a dynamic, hands-on Talent Acquisition leader to help scale our business and cultivate a future-ready workforce. 

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in empowering people, promoting diversity, and challenging the status quo. As we rapidly expand, we’re looking for a Lead Talent Acquisition professional who shares our vision and passion for building diverse, high-performing teams. 

 This is a Director level and is a net new role designed for a strategic, hands-on leader who will own and drive the talent acquisition strategy across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. In this hyper-growth environment, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure we’re attracting, hiring, and retaining the best talent aligned with our company values and mission. 

 As the Lead Talent Acquisition partner, you’ll be responsible for everything from sourcing and talent branding to process optimization and data-driven decision-making. This is a global role based in New York City with a required 3 days in person in the office.  

 Responsibilities: 

• Talent Strategy & Leadership: Lead the talent acquisition function end-to-end, crafting and executing a dynamic, scalable recruitment strategy to support rapid growth. Develop a clear vision for attracting top-tier talent that reflects our values and mission. 
• Talent Pipeline Development: Own the end-to-end recruitment process, from building talent pipelines to screening, interviewing, and closing top candidates. Lead recruitment for critical and senior roles and collaborate with hiring managers to ensure we meet evolving business needs.
• Branding & Culture Fit: Enhance and promote our employer brand, ensuring that the story of our company’s mission and values resonates in every interaction. Shape the narrative around why our company is an employer of choice, both within the beauty industry and beyond.
• Metrics-Driven Approach: Leverage data to make informed decisions, measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, and continuously improve hiring processes. You’ll analyze key recruitment metrics to optimize candidate sourcing, time-to-hire, and cost-per-hire.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with leadership and department heads to understand hiring needs, provide talent insights, and ensure alignment with business goals. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to drive both strategic and tactical hiring decisions.
• Hands-On Recruiting: you’ll roll up your sleeves and actively engage in the recruitment process, ensuring high-impact hires across all levels of the organization. 

 Qualifications: 

• Proven Experience: 10+ years in Talent Acquisition leading the function. Experience working within hyper-growth, dynam