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Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Feb 20, 2026

Join Sephora in Newcastle, UK as an HR Business Partner. Shape the employee experience in a dynamic retail environment. Apply now!

Overview

Sephora, a leader in the beauty retail industry, is part of the prestigious LVMH group, renowned for its commitment to luxury and excellence. As an employer, Sephora is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and employees are empowered to reach their full potential. The company is expanding its presence in the UK, offering exciting opportunities for growth and development.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Advise and coach store leaders on effective people management, ensuring alignment with company policies and employment law.
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for store teams, supporting performance, conflict resolution, and day-to-day HR queries.
  • Partner with the Employee Relations Manager to support or lead ER cases, ensuring accurate case reporting.
  • Oversee HR documentation and administration, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and on time.
  • Monitor absence trends through monthly reporting and ensure return-to-work and follow-up conversations are completed.
  • Partner with store leaders to deliver the engagement survey, drive participation, and action key focus areas.
  • Support cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews and development processes to promote a consistent employee experience.
  • Drive effective internal communication across retail teams to ensure information is clear, timely, and engaging.
  • Prepare HR reports and insights to support data-driven decision-making across the retail business.

Qualifications

  • CIPD qualification or working towards it is preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of strong generalist HR experience, ideally within fast-paced retail or high-volume environments.

Skills

High levels of resilience and ability to work with agility through constant change. Strong commercial awareness and exceptional people skills. Outstanding organization, accuracy, and prioritization skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Hands-on, solutions-focused approach with flexibility and adaptability. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HR systems.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years in a generalist HR role, preferably in a fast-paced retail or high-volume environment.

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards it is preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Newcastle, UK. In UK as a whole, Cerulean currently features 579 open positions, with 17 posted this week.

Benefits

Sephora offers a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing tools, space, and opportunities to innovate and lead. Employees are part of a community where authenticity is embraced, and diversity fuels collective spirit.

Culture

Sephora is committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and empowers employees. The company fosters a culture of learning and growth, encouraging innovation and leadership within the beauty retail industry.

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.