HR Business Partner

Sephora • San Francisco, CA

69d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources team serves as a strategic partner and trusted resource for employees and leaders across Sephora, with a focus on enhancing the overall employee experience. Acting as a collaborative and supportive function, the HR team promotes consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Through consultative support, data-driven insights, and proactive engagement, the team addresses employee needs, supports performance and development, and helps navigate complex workplace matters-including investigations, accommodations, and conflict resolution. The HR team is committed to continuously improving people practices and driving initiatives that support Sephora's values and long-term success. As a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will be an advisor and thought partner to leaders to elevate people strategies. You will provide leadership and partnership to management and employees to deliver a spectrum of strategic and tactical HR support and programs, which are aligned with Sephora's financial and talent goals. Reporting to the Director, HR Business Partner, you will take ownership and accountability for our Retail Asset Protection team and provide recommendations to guide decisions related to compensation, organizational structures, retention and other employee related activities.

Requirements

• Progressive HR experience including HRBP or generalist roles, preferably in retail or multi-unit environments. Experience in Retail and/or Asset Protection a plus.
• 5+ years total, 3+ years as HRBP.
• Proven ability to lead through change, influence decisions, and build strong relationships across all levels.
• 3+ years of leadership and relationship building experience.
• Broad knowledge across performance management, succession planning, employee relations, employment law and compliance, leave of absences (LOA), accommodation, etc.
• 3+ years of HR functional expertise.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret HR data and influence decisions. Able to build presentations, tell a story with data, and make actionable recommendations.
• 3+ years of analytical and technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, take initiative, and consistently deliver high-quality work while maintaining ownership of outcomes.
• 3+ years of self-management and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• PHR/SPHR from HRCI, and/or the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP from SHRM.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Asset Protection Directors, District Asset Protection Managers, to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Advise leaders on talent decisions, team dynamics, and leadership development.
• Lead change management efforts to support organizational effectiveness.
• Drive performance management and feedback processes.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, promotions, and leadership coaching.
• Facilitate training and development initiatives.
• Manage annual HR cycles including performance reviews, talent calibration, and compensation planning.
• Champion a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead employee engagement and retention strategies aligned with Sephora's values.
• Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, absenteeism) to identify trends, support data driven decision making, and recommend solutions.
• Support culture-building programs and initiatives that foster high performance and employee satisfaction.
• Conduct and manage employee relations investigations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Manage LOA and accommodation processes (FMLA, ADA, religious, personal).
• Handle sensitive employee matters with confidentiality and integrity.
• Assist with cyclical HR programs and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate training logistics and support overflow tasks.
• Lead or contribute to ad hoc projects, process improvements, and special assignments as needed.
• Support execution of broader HR initiatives across the region/company.

Benefits

• Hybrid Role - 2-3 days in office.
• Travel 25-40% (within assigned market).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees