Job Title: Director, Public Affairs

Division: Corporate

Department: Corporate Affairs & Engagement 

Supervisor Title: Vice President, Public Affairs 

Employment type: Full - Time

Location: New York - New York - 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY

Company Description

L'Oréal USA is the largest subsidiary of the L'Oréal Groupe, the world's leading beauty company. L'Oréal USA manages a portfolio of more than 35+ iconic beauty brands, including Garnier, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Kérastase, Lancôme, La Roche-Posay, L'Oréal Paris and Yves Saint Laurent Beauté. L'Oréal USA also serves as the international hub for the product development and marketing strategy for L'Oréal's 20+ American brands, including Carol's Daughter, CeraVe, IT Cosmetics, Kiehl's, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup, Pureology, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, Redken, SkinCeuticals and Urban Decay. 

Generating more than $10 billion in sales annually, L'Oréal USA's commitment to growth is generated through sustainable innovation and driven by the company's L'Oréal for the Future ambition which demonstrates sustainable development across the Groupe's value chain. The company is headquartered in New York City, employs more than 11,000 full time people, and operates administrative, research, manufacturing, and distribution facilities across 16 states. For more information, visit www.loreal.com.

Job Summary

L’Oréal USA seeks a Director to join the US Public Affairs team within the Corporate Affairs & Engagement Department. In this role, the Director will contribute to the advancement of the company’s strategic public affairs objectives through proactive advocacy and engagement with the stakeholders that make and influence public policy, primarily at the state level. 

Role & Responsibilities 

• Partner with the Vice President of US Public Affairs and other team members to provide the business with subject matter expertise in government relations, public policy, and stakeholder engagement in furtherance of protecting the company’s license to operate. 
• Monitor and provide analysis on the implications of pending executive action, legislation, government policies, NGO action and competitor strategies for L’Oréal USA. Develop insights on emerging public policy trends to inform internal business practices. 
• Build and maintain strategic networks of internal stakeholders, locally and globally, for cross-functional policy issue alignment. 
• Build and maintain strong, ongoing external relationships with legislators, policymaker influencers, NGOs, and other key opinion leaders to effectively advocate or educate on L’Oréal USA’s policy positions, corporate achievements, future goals, and commitments. 
• Represent L’Oréal USA externally on priority policy issues at industry trade associations and educate on complex positions to policymakers and business decision-makers. 
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to key business and corporate partners on policy issues and strategic communications in furtherance of protecting and promoting L’Oréal USA’s reputation with public affairs stakeholders. 
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership on priority environmental policy issues and support the development and execution of integrated public affairs strategies to leverage full range of corporate channels to reach public affairs audiences, including advocacy and industry relations, events and sponsorships, and employee activation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Salary Range: $138,500 - $200,800 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, Political Communications, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. 
• 7-10 years of cumulative experience within Federal or State Government, a Political Campaign, NGO, Public Affairs/Communications consulting firm or in-house at a matrixed organization preferred.
• Prior experience working on policy issues relevant to consumer goods products, within either public or private sector. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the political process at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Strong executive presence and communication/presentation skills to engage senior leaders.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and business acumen. 
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced and results-driven environment preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with evolving deadlines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.