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Beauty is a brand that aims to disrupt industry norms, shape culture, and connect communities through positivity, inclusivity, and accessibility. They offer a range of clean and cruelty-free products that provide premium quality at accessible prices. With a focus on delighting their consumers, e.l.f. Beauty is inspired by and values their customers, making them the core of everything they do. They believe in doing the right thing and lead with honesty and integrity, refusing to take shortcuts. Working together as a team is important to them, as they treat each other with respect and leverage each other's strengths. They prioritize execution with speed and quality, ensuring that their consumers have an exceptional experience with their products. Established in 2004, e.l.f. Cosmetics was the OG digital disruptor, and later expanded their portfolio to include W3LL PEOPLE and Keys Soulcare. With numerous awards and accolades, e.l.f. Beauty stands as a leading mass beauty brand that celebrates the beauty of every eye, lip, face, and paw. Sign up to stay up to date with their latest news and offerings.

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e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it's a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.

In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 29 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

## Interim, Sr. Manager, R&D

**Position Summary:**

e.l.f. Beauty is looking for a passionate and technically proficient **Senior Manager** to join our **R&D** team with a focus on managing the formula transfer and new formula development with external manufacturers.

This role will manage all technical activities to ensure all key project milestones are met (stability, heavy metals, safety testing, micro testing, etc) for new products developed by external manufactureres and technical transfers of new or existing products to suppliers outside of Asia. They will be responsible for collecting and reviewing all supplier documentation to ensure compliance with our standards, creating product specifications and ensuring all required testing to support the product is completed. They will act as a technical consultant to suppliers on formulation/production issues from project initiation though completed first production. They will be responsible for scaling up products from lab, through pilot and manufacturing, to ensure a robust and consistent product.

The role will regularly interface with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to assure contract manufacturers and suppliers are in compliance with e.l.f. established guidelines for documentation, quality and safety.

The right candidate for this role will embrace e.l.f.'s dynamic culture of executing with quality and speed to drive solutions and a proven track record of working with suppliers in color cosmetics and skin care. The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years' experience in process/product development and experience in formulation of personal care products, including OTC experience as well. The Manager, R&D must be proficient in principles of statistical analysis, cosmetics chemistry, hair and skin care/SPF processing, problem solving, and resource management and have experience in cosmetics products development of formulation and process, including expertise in emulsion-based products. You also need to have the ability to develop evaluate manufacturing processes for color and skin care cosmetics and be familiar with bulk manufacturing/filling /packing process from lab scale to mass production and quality control requirements with experience working with outside suppliers globally.

This position reports to our Senior Director, R&D and will be based out of the New York office.

### Responsibilities:

- Act as a technical consultant to 3rd party suppliers on formulation / production issues from project initiation though completed first production
- Manage all technical activities (formula development, testing, documentation, etc) and milestones to ensure successful and timely execution of projects
- Collect and review required testing, specifications, protocols and reports from suppliers
- Interface with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to assure suppliers are in compliance with e.l.f. established guidelines for documentation, quality and safety
- Identify, analyze and drive resolution of technical issues
- Complete technical assessments for evaluation of new product / process opportunities
- Stay current with new innovation with both raw materials suppliers and 3rd party manufacturers by reviewing technical literature, attending seminars and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Questions processes, procedures and policies. Fully investigates, develops, and presents alternatives for implementation
- Exhibits high energy and willingness to be involved
- Partner closely with US R&D leadership as well as technical team in Shanghai on best practices, formula collaboration, and problem solving

### Requirements:

- BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or other related technical disciplines.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in process/product development
- 7+ years of experience in formulation of personal care products with 3 – 5 years in skin care and color cosmetics. Must have OTC experience as well
- Proficient in principles of statistical analysis, cosmetics chemistry, hair and skin care/SPF processing, problem solving, and resource management
- Eager to engage quickly to keep projects moving quickly and smoothly
- Ability to work cross-functionally & at all levels within the organization
- At least 7 years' experience in cosmetics products development of formulation and process, including expertise in emulsion-based products
- Ability to develop evaluate manufacturing processes for color and skin care cosmetics
- Familiar with bulk manufacturing/filling /packing process from lab scale to mass production and quality control requirements
- Experience working with outside suppliers globally
- Willing to travel as needed for development or production scale-up activities
- Familiar with regulatory requirements of US and EU
- Familiar with OTC requirements for US, Canada and EU

**Compensation:**

$105,000 - $140,000 a year

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.'s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

**Work Arrangement:** Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days at home)

**Location:** New York, NY

**Reports to:** Senior Director, R&D

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e.l.f. Beauty seeks an Interim Sr. Manager for R&D to manage formula development and technical activities with external manufacturers. The role involves ensuring compliance, creating product specifications, and acting as a technical consultant. Requires 7+ years in product development and formulation.

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**Interim, Manager, Recruiting**

**Location:** London, UK

**Contract:** Interim

**Department:** People

**Reports to:** Manager, Recruiting, International

**Role Overview**

We are seeking a proactive, intuitive, and relationship-driven Recruiting Manager to join e.l.f. Beauty. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment across a variety of functions, with a strong focus on direct sourcing, delivering an exceptional candidate experience, and building effective partnerships with internal stakeholders.

We're looking for someone with a sharp eye for talent, someone who can identify "unicorn" candidates who will thrive in and elevate our fast-paced, high-performance, and collaborative culture.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Support the full recruitment lifecycle from role briefing through to offer and onboarding
- Proactively source and attract high-quality candidates using LinkedIn and other channels
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
- Identify standout, high-potential talent who will succeed in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and engagement throughout the process
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, advise on market insights, and guide decision-making
- Effectively manage stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring alignment throughout the hiring process
- Conduct screening interviews and coordinate interview processes efficiently
- Promote and represent the e.l.f. Beauty employer brand in all candidate interactions

**Skills & Experience**

- Proven experience in an in-house or agency recruitment role
- Strong direct sourcing capability, particularly via LinkedIn
- A strong instinct for talent, with the ability to spot high-potential "unicorn" candidates
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships with candidates and stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach with strong attention to detail
- Experience delivering a high-quality candidate experience

**Compensation**

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.'s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

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