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Posted Mar 23, 2026

Sephora — Neuilly-sur-Seine: Learning & Development Assistant (Alternance) — 12–24 month work-study position supporting L&D, DEI and LMS initiatives.

Overview

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and makeup, skincare and fragrance destination, known for its curated mix of brands and in-house collections. The company operates internationally and is part of the LVMH group, offering careers at the intersection of retail, brand experience and innovation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support deployment of manager development programmes at local and regional levels.
  • Manage and help deliver the onboarding journey for new hires, ensuring consistency across markets.
  • Maintain and promote digital learning content within the internal Learning Management System (LMS) to optimise learner experience.
  • Track and report L&D performance indicators and measure learning impact.
  • Animate learner communities through communications and event coordination.
  • Contribute to DEI initiatives: co-design projects, liaise with stakeholders (internal communications, HR, ERGs) and monitor DEI indicators.
  • Support engagement surveys: configuration, country coordination, platform access, first-level support and preliminary result consolidation.
  • Conduct market watch on learning and DEI innovations and propose applicable improvements.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a higher education programme in Human Resources, business school or equivalent (work-study/alternance eligible).
  • Fluent English and strong command of French for daily collaboration.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity and collaborative mindset to engage internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Strong teamwork orientation and comfort working in cross-functional, multicultural environments.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with an LMS desirable.

Skills

Excel PowerPoint Learning Management System (LMS) Project coordination Stakeholder management Event coordination Basic data analysis Internal communications

Experience

Suitable for students or early-career candidates; previous internships or coursework in HR, learning & development, DEI or project support are advantageous but not required.

Education

Currently enrolled in a higher education programme (university or business school) in Human Resources, Management or related field; eligible for a 12- or 24-month alternance.

Workplace

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 156 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 13 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.835 active listings on Cerulean, 193 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.406 open positions, with 236 posted this week.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, collaborative and creative culture where diversity of perspectives is valued. Teams emphasise personal development, cross-functional collaboration and digital innovation to enhance both employee and customer 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.

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