ABOUT KENDO

                                                                                      

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• “Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

 

The salary range for this position is $108,300 - $135,500 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and remote location.

Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.

 

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.

 

SUMMARY

Kendo is seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to support our recruitment efforts and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience. This role is crucial in attracting, assessing, and securing top talent across numerous functions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner to hiring managers, adept at leveraging cutting-edge recruitment strategies, and deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. This role requires exceptional collaboration with cross-functional partners to drive Kendo's growth and maintain our entrepreneurial spirit.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Talent Sourcing & Acquisition:

• Manage recruitment activities for Lip Lab, Kendo’s experiential retail lipstick brand, working with leadership and store managers to support a wide range of needs including posting roles, recruitment, offer letters and transfers.
• Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for a diverse range of corporate fulltime and temporary positions, from entry to mid-level, across Kendo’s dynamic brand portfolio.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging advanced tools and platforms, to identify and engage exceptional active and passive candidates.
• Cultivate and maintain robust talent pipelines, proactively networking within key communities and utilizing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter to anticipate future hiring needs.

Hiring Manager Partnership & Coaching:

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing expert guidance on staffing best practices, market trends, and interview techniques to ensure objective and effective hiring decisions.
• Partner closely with departments to develop a deep understanding of their unique talent needs and strategic objectives.
• Champion an efficient and positive interviewing process, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring teams.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in Talent Acquisition:

• Drive the continuous evolution of Kendo’s diversity recruiting initiatives, ensuring all candidate slates are diverse and reflective of our global consumer base.
• Provide recruiting support for our annual Summer Internship program, participating in working with Intern Managers, screening and evaluating candidates and building a pipeline of future Kendo leaders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & HR Partnership:

• Work seamlessly with the broader People + Culture (HR) team on critical HR initiatives, including compensation and onboarding, to ensure a holistic and positive employee journey.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams to enhance Kendo’s employer brand, showcasing our unique culture and value proposition as an employer of choice.

Operational Excellence & Compliance:

• Manage and track temporary and freelance recruitment needs, effectively partnering with candidates, third-party vendors and staffing agencies.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of recruitment reports and data analysis to inform talent strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and compliance standards to ensure all recruitment practices are legally sound.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive, full-lifecycle talent acquisition experience, with a strong preference for experience within the consumer products or beauty industry.
• Minimum 3+ years of in-house recruitment experience, demonstrating success in hiring for a wide range of retail and corporate roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Skills & Attributes:

• Agility: Demonstrates ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environment, continuously seeking innovative solutions.
• Enthusiasm: Genuine passion for the beauty industry and Kendo’s portfolio of iconic brands, coupled with a positive and proactive approach to talent acquisition.
• Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and influence a diverse range of business partners at all levels.
• Strategic Mindset: Well-versed in modern recruiting technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM tools, and advanced social media sourcing techniques.
• Impactful Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting compelling narratives for candidates and presenting insights to stakeholders.
• Organizational Acumen: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experienced with ATS such as ADP RM and Smart Recruiters as well as LinkedIn Recruiter and other leading tools.