Sephora People Partner Retail & Emiratization

Dubai • UAE

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished entity within the LVMH Group since 1997, has been a trailblazer in the prestige beauty retail industry since its founding in 1969 in Limoges, France. With a global presence spanning 35 countries and a workforce of 56,000, Sephora is renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation. The brand offers a curated selection of nearly 500 brands alongside its own Sephora Collection, making it a leader in the beauty community.

1. Execute HR strategies aligned with Sephora’s global and local business objectives.
2. Partner with Retail leaders to drive performance, engagement, and continuous growth across stores.
3. Lead the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process in collaboration with Store Managers.
4. Review and analyze attrition data to develop targeted solutions for engagement and retention.
5. Drive the performance management cycle, ensuring consistency and alignment with business expectations.
6. Guide managers in setting SMART goals and conducting effective performance conversations.
7. Identify high-potential talent and lead career conversations for advancement and retention.
8. Champion career advancement, internal mobility, and succession planning.
9. Collaborate with Sephora University and Retail Leaders to implement capability-building programs.
10. Promote and embed a coaching mindset across retail leadership.
11. Drive initiatives that reinforce Sephora's values, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
12. Leverage engagement survey results to develop action plans enhancing employee experience.
13. Provide guidance on compensation and benefits frameworks ensuring fairness and competitiveness.
14. Conduct regular store visits to build trust and address HR-related concerns.
15. Manage employee relations cases ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
16. Execute Emiratization strategy and program to attract, develop, and retain Emirati talent.

1. Proactive problem-solver with the ability to navigate complexity in a fast-paced retail environment.
2. Experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and talent development.
3. Knowledgeable in HR practices, employment law, and organizational development.
4. Excellent communicator and relationship builder.

1. Strategic HR partnering
2. Talent acquisition and retention
3. Performance management
4. Employee engagement
5. Diversity and inclusion advocacy
6. Compensation and benefits management
7. Employee relations management

Minimum of 5 years in a similar role within the retail industry.

Sephora offers a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing tools and opportunities to innovate and lead. Employees are part of a community where authenticity is embraced, and diversity is celebrated, fostering an inclusive environment.

Sephora fosters a vibrant and inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, and the strength of differences fuels collective spirit. The company emphasizes empowerment, continuous learning, and growth, providing a fulfilling work environment where every action makes a difference.