Sephora Compensation & Benefits Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Compensation & Benefits Manager at Sephora, Neuilly-sur-Seine. Lead multi-country pay strategy for Europe's prestige beauty leader.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic compensation and benefits policies across France, Luxembourg, Monaco, and Belgium, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market benchmarks
- Prepare and lead mandatory annual negotiations (NAO) and profit-sharing agreement renewals in partnership with employee relations teams
- Manage insurance, protection, and retirement contracts in coordination with LVMH group brokers and consultants, ensuring continuous market monitoring and service improvement
- Deploy Sephora's compensation processes including salary reviews, variable pay calculations, and job evaluations across head office and retail networks
- Ensure regulatory compliance of compensation and benefits practices across all countries within scope
- Represent the compensation function in employee dialogue bodies (Works Council/CSE) and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with personnel representatives
- Develop and deliver compensation package offers for head office employees in France
- Lead and contribute to cross-functional compensation projects at the Europe & Middle East regional level
- Update and evolve variable and collective compensation systems to reflect organizational needs and market conditions
Qualifications
- 7 to 10 years of experience in compensation and benefits within international corporations (Retail, FMCG, or Industry) or specialized consulting firms
- Proven track record in managing mandatory annual negotiations and employee benefits in France
- Strong expertise in multi-country compensation practices and regulatory compliance
- Advanced proficiency with compensation systems, tools, and analytical platforms
- Knowledge of French employment law and compliance frameworks
Skills
Experience
7 to 10 years of experience in compensation and benefits within an international organization (retail, FMCG, or industrial sector) or specialized consulting firm, with confirmed expertise in managing mandatory annual negotiations and employee benefits programs in France.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
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