Sephora HR Assistant — Retail

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Location
LyonAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Department
Human Resources, People & Culture
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Apr 8, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for a broad assortment of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands and an innovative omnichannel retail experience. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines fast-paced retail operations with strong investment in digital, talent development and inclusive customer experiences, offering structured training and internal mobility for employees across store and corporate roles.

Sephora — HR Assistant (Retail apprenticeship) in Lyon Part-Dieu. Support store HR administration, recruitment and scheduling for Sephora's Lyon team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Perform day-to-day HR administration for the store: record keeping, contract entry and extensions, and updating internal communications (notice boards).
  • Manage occupational health logistics: schedule medical appointments, coordinate periodic visits and support return-to-work processes for long-term absences.
  • Prepare and maintain team work schedules and staffing plans in collaboration with the Store Director.
  • Support end-to-end recruitment at store level: draft and publish job adverts, pre-screen candidates, present shortlists to store leadership, and conduct phone/video/in-person interviews.
  • Organize and run local recruitment events and maintain relationships with partner schools to source entry-level talent.
  • Act as a point of contact for Store Director and regional HR on people-related queries and local HR projects.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bac+4 or Bac+5 (Master's) programme with a specialisation in Human Resources or equivalent.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a commercial mindset and a service-oriented approach.
  • Curious, proactive and creative with energy for a fast-moving retail environment.
  • Comfortable using social media and digital tools for candidate sourcing and employer branding.
  • Team-oriented, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a changing context.

Skills

HR administration and contract management Candidate sourcing, pre‑qualification and interviewing (phone, video, in‑person) Workforce planning and shift scheduling Coordination with occupational health services and return‑to‑work follow-up Digital communication and social media for recruitment Event organisation (local recruitment events, school partnerships)

Experience

Beginner level; no prior professional experience required beyond current enrolment in a relevant higher education programme. Practical interest or prior internships in retail HR or store operations is advantageous.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bac+4 or Bac+5 (Master's) programme specialising in Human Resources or equivalent.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team-driven culture that celebrates diversity and encourages personal development. The employer emphasises hands-on learning, digital fluency and internal mobility, offering a dynamic retail environment where individual contribution and customer experience are central.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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