Sephora Interim Talent and Operations Manager
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Sephora Canada — Interim Talent & Operations Manager in Vaudreuil‑Dorion (12‑month contract). Lead talent, training and store operations.
Overview
Sephora is a global leader in prestige beauty retail and is part of the LVMH group. The brand is recognised for its wide portfolio of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands, an elevated in‑store experience and structured talent and training programmes that support career growth across retail operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee all talent and operational activities for the assigned Sephora store, including services, workshops and events.
- Lead recruitment for key store roles, conduct final interviews and use the applicant tracking system for candidate selection and onboarding.
- Design, coordinate and deliver store training and continuous learning programmes in partnership with the Store Director and education partners.
- Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports, manage performance issues and ensure timely, actionable feedback and follow‑up across the team.
- Manage daily store operations: inventory control (shipping, receiving, returns), cycle counts, store zoning, and ensure compliance with company operating standards and timelines.
- Create and manage store schedules; demonstrate commercial acumen over sales, staffing, payroll and controllable expenses to drive results.
Qualifications
- Two to four years of experience in a comparable talent/operations role within a retail environment of similar sales volume, or equivalent internal retail experience.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop and retain high‑performing store leaders and advisors.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to influence business partners at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience managing performance processes and delivering structured training programmes.
Skills
Experience
Two to four years in a similar talent, training or operations role within a retail store of comparable sales volume, or equivalent internal retail experience.
Education
Post‑secondary diploma or certificate in Business, Human Resources, Retail Management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada — conveniently close to Montreal. Within Quebec, Cerulean currently features 46 open roles. Across Canada, Cerulean lists 212 open roles — 2 of them newly added.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 54,800 to CAD 68,500 per annum.
Benefits
Performance bonuses; competitive employee benefits program; structured training and development initiatives.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, customer‑centric and performance‑driven retail culture emphasising diversity, continuous learning and visible career pathways. The environment is fast‑paced and collaborative, with strong focus on coaching and employee empowerment to deliver exceptional client experiences.
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.