Kevin Stapp , Vice President, People at e.l.f. Beauty

SummaryIn this episode of the Built by People podcast, Kevin shares his extensive career journey from South Africa to the US, highlighting his role as VP of People at ELF. He discusses the challenges and strategies involved in integrating multiple brands into ELF, maintaining a strong company culture during rapid growth, and the importance of leveraging technology and AI in HR. Kevin emphasizes the need for transparency in people practices and the significance of soft skills in the evolving landscape of human resources.TakeawaysELF is focused on integrating new brands while maintaining culture.High-performance culture is key to ELF's success.Healthy conflict and mutual accountability drive team performance.Tactical HR work is essential for employee experience.Technology and systems integration are ongoing challenges.AI presents new opportunities for HR innovation.Transparency in people practices is crucial for growth.HR's role is evolving towards creativity and leadership.