- Location
- San Francisco California USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $135,600–151,620/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora seeks an HR Business Partner for a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid schedule in San Francisco. The role advises executives and leaders, advances strategic and tactical HR programs, supports organizational design and talent development, and partners on compensation, rewards, and recognition. Annual base salary is $135,600–$151,620, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, business factors, and geographic location; the position may also be eligible for bonuses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Advise executives and leaders on people strategies, providing strategic and tactical HR support aligned with Sephora’s financial and talent goals.
- Drive change through data-based insights and influence, championing HR and talent initiatives and functional strategy.
- Design efficient organizational structures that address business strategies, including diversity and inclusion.
- Orchestrate and facilitate client-group and executive programs, including assimilations, action planning, succession planning and talent reviews, career conversations, and employee development.
- Coach leaders and employees on policies and procedures, conflict resolution, and change management to promote a fair and equitable work environment.
- Deploy tools to develop and engage leaders, build a diverse talent bench, identify 360-degree assessment and executive coaching needs, and assess team training and leadership-development needs.
- Evaluate and provide input on rewards and recognition with cross-functional partners; educate clients on compensation practices and partner with culture and benefits teams to ensure competitive packages.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of experience in an HR Business Partner-oriented role; retail experience is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of industry practices and standards, as well as forward-thinking opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to listen to and influence senior executives in a highly matrixed environment.
- Experience working collaboratively, with a high level of follow-through and accountability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; proactive communication and the ability to influence and encourage innovation.
- Resilience and adaptability to changing factors.
Skills
Experience
5–8 years in an HR Business Partner-oriented role; retail experience is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 135,600 to USD 151,620 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; 401(k) with a 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; student debt retirement plan with eligible student loan payments qualifying for the 401(k) match; PTO, flexibility, and protected leave; training, development, and tuition reimbursement; 30% discount on merchandise and services; opportunities for free products; flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products; free mental health and financial coaching resources through Modern Health and Financial Finesse, with 24/7 access; volunteer and donation matching. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.