Sephora Human Resources Director — Turkey

About Sephora

Sephora is a global beauty retailer and a flagship company within the LVMH family, recognised for retail innovation, strong brand partnerships and an emphasis on customer experience. The organisation operates across retail and corporate channels and seeks leaders who can combine commercial rigour with a people-centred approach in a fast-moving, multicultural environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and implement the local HR strategy for both HQ and retail to align with Sephora and LVMH global priorities.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary HR team (HRBPs for HQ and Retail, compensation & benefits, payroll, HRIS, retail education) to deliver consistent services across the country.
• Partner with the General Manager and executive committee as a strategic advisor, translating business objectives into measurable people plans and organisational design.
• Drive talent acquisition, retention and internal mobility strategies, including structured talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development.
• Oversee core HR cycles and operations—compensation review, performance management, learning & development (including Sephora University rollout), payroll and employee relations—with rigor and simplicity.
• Champion DE&I, ethical standards and inclusive leadership across HQ and stores, ensuring HR policies comply with local law and cultural norms.
• Lead organisational change and transformation initiatives, ensuring business continuity and positive employee experience during transitions.
• Use HR analytics and employee listening insights to diagnose trends, prioritise interventions and measure the impact of people initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison with Europe and global HR teams for the deployment of international projects and programmes.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR leadership experience — typically 15+ years — with progressive responsibility at country or regional level, ideally within multinational and matrix organisations.
• Proven track record of managing HR for both corporate HQ and retail operations, including oversight of TA, compensation, payroll, learning and HRIS.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a trusted business partner to executive leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen and comfort translating business priorities into people strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Committed DE&I advocate with demonstrated inclusive leadership and high ethical standards.
• Fluency in Turkish and English; deep knowledge of the Turkish labour market and legal framework; international exposure is an advantage.

Skills

Experience

15+ years of progressively senior HR experience, including proven leadership at country or regional level in multinational retail or consumer-facing organisations and hands-on management of both HQ and store HR operations in Turkey.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MSc) or senior HR certification preferred.

Workplace

Benefits

Personalised career development and training programmes, access to internal learning resources and leadership development opportunities.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an energetic, inclusive and creative workplace rooted in customer obsession and continuous learning. As part of the LVMH family, the company values entrepreneurial spirit, cross-border collaboration and strong development pathways for talent.

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