Sephora HR Assistant, Retail

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute recruitment administration including employment contracts, hiring documentation (DPAE), and onboarding packages (uniforms, badges, lockers)
• Monitor critical HR deadlines in coordination with store management, including trial period completions, fixed-term contract expirations, and extended leave returns
• Oversee occupational health visits and worker accident declarations
• Process payroll modifications for absences, delays, sick leave, and advance payment requests; submit amendment requests
• Liaise with payroll (GP) and administrative (GA) teams on compensation and payroll management inquiries
• Execute ad hoc HR software queries and reporting
• Maintain and update mandatory legal notices and staffing documentation
• Monitor and verify signatures on mandatory attendance records
• Publish weekly schedules within specified deadlines and verify data entry accuracy
• Manage employee personnel files and verify document archiving compliance
• Track absences via regular reporting and coordinate with GA and GP services
• Participate in employee onboarding with individual check-ins for new hires
• Contribute to weekly scheduling committee meetings, sharing key performance indicators for schedule equity and annualization tracking
• Support HR communications including team briefings, postings, and engagement campaigns (employee satisfaction surveys, diversity and inclusion, company values)
• Design and facilitate employee workshops on HR topics such as payslip interpretation and software utilization
• Assist recruitment campaigns through CV screening, candidate qualification, and interview participation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/4) in Human Resources or equivalent
• 2–3 years' experience as an HR Assistant, with retail experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of French labour law and employment regulations
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel information
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Comfortable with public speaking and team communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Competency with ERP systems

Skills

Experience

2–3 years as an HR Assistant, preferably in a retail setting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/4) in Human Resources

Workplace

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

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.