- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €30,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Oct 16, 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.
Sephora is seeking an HR Assistant for its Head Office HR team in Milan to support HR management, talent acquisition, onboarding, training, facilities and fleet operations. The role is temporary, through an agency, and is subject to the CCNL Commercio; the initial gross annual salary for new joiners in Italy is €30,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the HR Business Partner for Head Office in translating business-unit priorities into short- and medium-term HR actions.
- Manage talent acquisition activities with line managers, including CV screening, interview coordination and support in defining hiring needs.
- Support onboarding by creating plans with line managers and uploading hiring-process documents.
- Maintain data quality in HR systems and prepare talent acquisition and broader HR management reporting and analysis, including headcount, turnover and engagement.
- Monitor the organizational climate, help identify potential workplace issues, and support consistency and fairness across areas.
- Serve as a daily communication link between line managers and the HR Department.
- Represent Sephora’s values as a Sephora Ambassador.
- Participate in career days and employer-branding events, representing Sephora and the LVMH Group.
- Support the organization and coordination of training sessions.
- Administer and update talent tools and programs, including RISE LVMH, LVMH Talent and My Sephora Career (MSC – SAP SuccessFactors).
- Support compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Help coordinate equipment and facilities maintenance and repairs with suppliers and vendors.
- Support administrative and operational facility services, including reception, security, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and parking.
- Act as the operational contact for fleet and related-service inquiries; liaise with leasing suppliers on breakdowns, maintenance and car orders, and maintain related reporting.
- Support the HR Business Partner for Head Office in monitoring facility-related costs and documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in an HR role, such as HR Generalist, Junior HR Specialist or HR Assistant.
- Experience with HR software, such as SuccessFactors, and collaboration tools.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Practical understanding and hands-on experience using generative AI tools, including Copilot and Gemini, to streamline HR workflows, draft communications and improve day-to-day administrative efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Italian.
- High integrity, adaptability, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Skills
Experience
1–2 years in an HR role, such as HR Generalist, Junior HR Specialist or HR Assistant.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
Benefits in accordance with company policies, in addition to statutory benefits; modern offices with break and relaxation areas; organized activities including an annual convention and team-building; smart working and flexible hours; tailored welfare offers; free beauty-product gifts; discounts on Sephora and LVMH products; social and environmental impact activities organized by the Sephora Stands committee.
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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