e.l.f. Beauty

Senior Manager Packaging Compliance & Sustainability

e.l.f. Beauty · New York, NY
New York, NY $110K–$140K Posted 2026-09-01
Salary
$110K–$140K
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.

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, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.

In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.

Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven 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.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

The base salary range for this role is listed above.

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.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.

Regulatory Intelligence

Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to the organization on  global packaging regulatory requirements, compliance expectations, and emerging risks

Monitor, interpret, and assess evolving global packaging regulations.   Covered  topics  include  EPR,  PPWR, recycled content, recyclability, packaging reduction, labeling, materials restrictions,  and packaging-related claims

Engage with PROs, industry associations, regulatory experts, testing laboratories, suppliers, and other external partners to  stay informed on  regulatory developments a nd evolving  packaging  compliance expectations

Compliance Requirements

Translate  packaging  regulations  into clear , actionable compliance  requirements for  e.l.f . Beauty   packaging

Lead  interpretation of   packaging regulatory  requirements, deadlines, evidence, and compliance obligations

Establish and  maintain  packaging materials compliance requirements, including restricted substances  and   materials safety

Engage with cross-functional teams seeking clarity on packaging compliance topics , including preparation of summary materials, information sessions and other proactive communication  and resources

Process Integration & Implementation

Develop and  maintain  packaging compliance policies, procedures, guidance, decision tools, and training to drive consistent implementation across the organization

Help embed  compliance   requirements and checkpoints into packaging development, sourcing, and commercialization processes

Develop and  maintain  regulatory roadmaps  and  compliance tracker s that  provid e  visibility to  emerging  requirements, portfolio risks, and implementation status

Assess and communicate portfolio exposure to  existing  and  new  packaging regulations and associated compliance risks

Advise on  packaging data and documentation requirements to support regulatory compliance, market access, claims substantiation, and audit readiness

8 or more years of experience in packaging compliance, regulatory affairs, packaging engineering, sustainability, or related fields, ideally within beauty, skincare, personal care, or CPG.

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Sustainability, or  a related  field.

Strong knowledge of global packaging regulations and emerging requirements, including EPR, PPWR, recycled content, recyclability, packaging labeling, and materials restrictions.

Demonstrated ability to  monitor  regulatory developments, assess business implications, and translate complex requirements into practical actions.

Experience developing and implementing packaging compliance programs, policies, procedures, and controls.

Working knowledge of packaging materials, restricted substances, materials safety, supplier compliance, and risk-based testing strategies.

Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex regulatory initiatives across functions and markets.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex regulatory topics and communicate risks, priorities, and required actions to senior leadership.

Collaborative and influential  partner  who can work effectively across Packaging, Sustainability, Regulatory, Legal, Sourcing, Finance, and other functions.

Ability to  operate  with  strategic  perspective while  maintaining  the attention to detail  required  for effective regulatory compliance.

$60K — 10th pctl $230K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $125K vs. market median $125K for Operations roles
~median
market rate
Based on 19,000+ Operations roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
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