Sephora HR Manager

Shanghai • China

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Sephora, a leading brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment in the beauty industry. As an employer, Sephora fosters an environment where employees are valued and encouraged to unlock their potential, contributing to a vibrant and dynamic workplace.

1. Collaborate with functional leaders to ensure alignment of organizational structure, workforce planning, and deployment with business strategy.
2. Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and exits.
3. Initiate and oversee annual goal setting, performance reviews, career development, and merit increases to ensure operational excellence.
4. Support leaders in addressing performance and compliance issues, ensuring legal and efficient resolution, and provide coaching to managers.
5. Develop succession plans and leadership pipelines, driving talent discussions and providing development solutions to retain key talents.
6. Partner with the Talent Acquisition team for headcount control and recruitment.
7. Collaborate with the Shared Services Center team for daily operational processes.
8. Work with the Retail Workforce Planning team on headcount budgeting, part-time deployment, and rostering.
9. Engage in setting Retail HR KPIs and track related data such as headcount fulfillment rate, labor productivity, and attrition rate monthly.
10. Collaborate with the SU team on retail development programs, including leadership training.
11. Lead or participate in HR projects focused on process and tool optimization.

1. Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in multinational corporations, with at least 3 years in overall HR expertise, preferably in the consumer or retail industry.
2. Proficiency in major HR functions such as recruiting, compensation and benefits, staffing, and talent management.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both Chinese and English.
4. Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail.

1. Strategic HR planning
2. Employee lifecycle management
3. Performance management
4. Succession planning
5. Talent acquisition
6. Data analysis
7. Bilingual communication

A minimum of 5 years in HR roles within multinational corporations, with a focus on consumer or retail sectors.

The role offers a community that embraces authenticity, a culture of empowerment, and opportunities for learning and growth. Employees are provided with the tools and space to innovate and lead, contributing to fulfilling work that impacts clients and the industry.

Sephora's workplace culture is one of empowerment, learning, and growth, where authenticity is embraced, and diversity is celebrated. The company provides a supportive environment that encourages innovation and leadership, ensuring that every employee feels valued and part of a collective spirit.