Sephora Retail HR Assistant

Sephora is a global beauty retail leader and a member of the LVMH group, recognised for its retail innovation, broad product assortment and strong store network. The brand emphasises talent development within a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment and offers career mobility across stores and corporate functions.

1. Administer personnel processes for the flagship store: prepare and issue hires (DPAE, employment contracts), onboarding packs (uniforms, badges, lockers) and contract amendments.
2. Record payroll-relevant data (absences, lateness, sick leave), process requests for advances and maintain accurate entries in the HRIS/ERP.
3. Coordinate statutory requirements: manage medical visits (hire, return-to-work), report workplace accidents and maintain legal posting obligations.
4. Maintain and audit personnel files: update attendance records, ensure mandatory signature collection, control archiving and ensure compliance with labour rules.
5. Support weekly planning: publish weekly rosters on time, attend planning committee and share KPIs to ensure equitable scheduling and monitor annualisation counters.
6. Monitor absences and produce regular reporting in coordination with GA and GP teams.
7. Contribute to onboarding by delivering individual welcome points for new hires and running employee workshops on HR topics (e.g. payslip literacy, tool usage).
8. Participate in local HR communications and initiatives (engagement surveys, inclusion & diversity, values campaigns) and support recruitment activities (CV screening, pre-qualification, interview participation).
9. Respond to ad hoc HR requests and act as a primary contact for store teams on payroll and personnel-administration matters.

1. Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in Human Resources or equivalent; Bac+4/Master’s preferred.
2. 2–3 years' experience as an HR Assistant or similar; prior retail experience is a strong advantage.
3. Confidentiality, rigour and autonomy in handling sensitive employee information.
4. Clear verbal communication and confidence speaking in front of store teams.
5. Solid knowledge of French labour law and statutory HR obligations.

1. Pack Office
2. ERP
3. ADP
4. Payroll data entry and administration
5. Onboarding facilitation
6. Employee file management and HR compliance
7. Reporting and Excel (attendance/absence trackers)
8. Public speaking and workshop delivery

2–3 years' experience in an HR assistant or people operations role; retail exposure preferred.

Bac+3 (Bachelor's) in Human Resources or equivalent; Bac+4 (Master’s) desirable.

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team-oriented culture that values diversity, creativity and personal development. The environment is fast-paced and retail-focused, offering hands-on learning and opportunities to contribute to brand initiatives in-store.