People and Culture Global Portfolio Manager

People and Culture Global Portfolio Manager

Seattle, Washington, United States

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:

• 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.
• 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:

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