Sephora Talent and Culture Director

Dubai • UAE

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Sephora, a leading brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its innovative approach to beauty retail. As an employer, Sephora is committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where diversity is celebrated, and employees are encouraged to unlock their potential. The brand is dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for both its customers and employees, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic workplace.

1. Co-design and implement the regional talent strategy aligned with Sephora Middle East's business vision.
2. Leverage people analytics to provide insights and influence business decisions.
3. Build robust succession plans and talent pipelines for organizational sustainability.
4. Oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a consistent and engaging journey.
5. Partner with business leaders to align people priorities with strategic goals.
6. Develop and lead a high-performing People team that is trusted and business-savvy.
7. Build a learning culture that accelerates growth for people and business.
8. Lead Sephora Middle East’s employee engagement strategy, driving belonging and high performance.
9. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the employee lifecycle.
10. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, championing excellence in talent management.

1. 10+ years of international experience in senior HR roles, preferably in retail or fast-paced industries.
2. Proven track record in talent and culture strategy and leadership development.
3. Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategy to business priorities.

1. Inclusive leadership with a passion for building diverse, high-performing teams.
2. Strategic thinking with hands-on execution skills.
3. Skilled communicator and influencer with credibility across all organizational levels.
4. Proactive, analytical, and solutions-oriented with strong change management experience.

A minimum of 10 years in senior HR roles with international exposure, ideally within the retail or consumer sectors.

Sephora offers a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing tools and opportunities for personal and professional development. Employees are part of a community where authenticity is embraced, and diversity fuels collective spirit.

Sephora's workplace culture is centered around empowerment, learning, and growth. The company values authenticity and diversity, fostering an environment where employees can innovate and lead. Sephora is committed to making a difference in the industry and inspiring talent development.