Sephora Bilingual Talent Acquisition Manager, Retail

Overview

Sephora is a global leader in prestige beauty retail and is part of the LVMH group. The brand is known for an expansive retail footprint, strong consumer-focused innovation and an emphasis on career development within a fast-paced retail environment. As an employer, Sephora offers cross-border mobility and access to a broad luxury ecosystem through its parent company.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for store leadership roles across a defined multi-district region, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to ensure an efficient candidate experience.
• Design and implement a proactive regional recruitment structure and sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and critical roles, anticipating future hiring needs and building talent pipelines.
• Develop and deploy employer branding initiatives and local activation plans that reflect Sephora’s culture and support attraction and retention in retail stores.
• Support talent management and succession planning by identifying regional talent gaps and recommending tailored development and hiring strategies.
• Deliver training and enablement for field leaders, including New Store Opening career fairs, quarterly Field Talent Playbook sessions and national education content.
• Produce and maintain Talent Acquisition reporting and dashboards; leverage market intelligence and recruitment metrics to inform field strategy and continuous improvement.
• Manage special projects to enhance recruiting processes and oversee the regional TA budget with fiscal discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience within an internal talent acquisition team, preferably supporting retail or multi-site operations.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing recruitment strategies and programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence hiring managers and simplify complex information for varied audiences.
• Strong organizational aptitude, attention to detail and capacity to operate with a sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to deliver employer brand initiatives and to represent the company as a credible ambassador.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5–7 years in an in-house talent acquisition function, with demonstrable experience recruiting store leadership and supporting retail field growth across multiple districts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 82,700 to CAD 98,300 per annum.

Benefits

Annual base pay CAD$82,700–CAD$98,300 plus bonus and RRSP matching; medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage; Well-Being@Sephora program; hybrid work schedule, vacation and flex days, maternity/paternity leave; training and tuition reimbursement; 30% merchandise discount, opportunities for gratis and LVMH flash sale discounts; volunteer/donation matching; Employee Assistance Program and 24/7 mental health support via Dialogue.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive and customer-obsessed culture where diversity and personal development are actively promoted. The retail environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on learning, mobility and aligning talent strategies to deliver inspirational customer experiences within the broader LVMH ecosystem.

About Cerulean

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