Director, HR Lead for U.S. Injectable Aesthetics

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Title: Director, HR Lead for U.S. Injectable Aesthetics 

Location: Orange County, CA

Position Summary

The HR Lead serves as a strategic partner and advisor to the U.S. Injectable Aesthetics Business, ensuring alignment between the organization’s people strategies and business goals. This role focuses on delivering HR services and solutions that enable employees to thrive and drive organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with the Business Unit General Manager and management team, providing expert HR guidance and support.
• Insights and Strategy Development: Analyze business trends and conditions to develop and implement effective people strategies that address current and future needs.
• Service Delivery Excellence: Partner with HR centers of expertise (e.g., Total Rewards, Talent, People Solution Center) to ensure integrated, high-quality HR support for the business unit.
• Performance Management: Offer day-to-day coaching, career development, and guidance on disciplinary actions to line managers to enhance individual and team performance.
• Workplace Optimization: Collaborate with managers and employees to improve workplace relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain deep knowledge of employment laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance in partnership with the legal team.
• Organizational Design & Workforce Planning: Provide insights and recommendations on organizational structure, workforce planning, and succession strategies.
• Talent Management & Development: Lead initiatives to identify, retain, and develop key talent through succession planning, leadership development, and team-building activities.
• Assessment and Organizational Effectiveness: Utilize and recommend assessment tools to evaluate organizational and leadership effectiveness.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required and relevant industry experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, and/or an HR Operations role
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR disciplines, including compensation, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employment law (federal and state).
• Exceptional presentation, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proven track record in building and leading high-performance teams.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills to build business cases and recommend actionable solutions.

About the Compensation:

• The base salary range for this role is determined based on several factors. These include but are not limited to job accountabilities; skill sets; experience and training; certifications; work location; competitive market rates and other business needs. At Galderma, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on a unique combination of factors for each role. A reasonable estimate of the hiring range for this role is $210,000-$250,000.

• In addition to base salary, we provide an opportunity to participate in an annual short-term incentive program that is based on corporate performance with a multiplier focused on individual performance. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules and more.

What we offer in return 

You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training. 

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter. 
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager  
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team 

Our people make a difference 

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.  

Employer’s Rights: 

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties.  You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.