Open Jobs HR Generalist

Sephora•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an HR Generalist, you’ll support the day-to-day operations of our Human Resources team, partnering across HR Business Partnering and Learning & Talent Development to deliver a positive and consistent employee experience. The work you do will impact beauty, as you help employees and leaders navigate important HR processes, coordinate employee programs, and ensure timely, accurate, and confidential support. You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about supporting our people, fostering an inclusive workplace, and continuously improving the employee experience.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, employee support, or a related field.
Experience supporting leave of absence and workplace accommodation processes, including familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.
Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, employment laws, and standard HR operational practices.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and employee requests while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, professional, and responsive support to employees, managers, and cross-functional partners.
Sound judgment, discretion, and a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently resolve routine matters, identify potential risks, and escalate complex situations appropriately.
A service-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering a positive employee experience and building strong working relationships.
Experience maintaining accurate employee records, reports, trackers, and process documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HR information systems, case-management tools, or employee data platforms preferred.
Experience supporting learning and development programs, onboarding, offboarding, talent processes, or vendor administration is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary coordinator for leaves of absence and workplace accommodations, managing employee requests, documentation, case tracking, return-to-work activities, and communications with internal partners and external vendors.
Support the workplace accommodation process by coordinating required documentation, monitoring deadlines, maintaining confidential records, and escalating complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
Coordinate learning and talent development programs, including participant nominations, enrollments, assessments, communications, completion tracking, and program logistics.
Manage employee termination and offboarding processes, partnering with Payroll, IT, Facilities, HR Business Partners, and Employee Relations to ensure accurate documentation, timely coordination, and completion of required activities.
Support employee onboarding, New Hire Orientation, career development meetings, and other HR programs by coordinating schedules, logistics, communications, and follow-up activities.
Assist with vendor and financial administration, including vendor onboarding, contract tracking, purchase orders, invoices, renewals, and coordination with Finance and Strategic Sourcing.
Develop and maintain HR reports, presentations, trackers, process documentation, and executive-ready materials to support HR Business Partnering and Learning & Talent Development initiatives.
Provide project coordination support by tracking milestones, deadlines, action items, and stakeholder communications across multiple HR initiatives.
Serve as a resource for employees and managers, responding to routine HR questions, providing guidance on established policies and procedures, and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records while ensuring consistency with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and employee support through proactive problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional partners.