Sephora Payroll Assistant (Apprenticeship)
- Location
- SaranCentre-Val de LoireFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Apr 3, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a leading global prestige beauty retailer and a maison within the LVMH group, combining a curated assortment of third‑party brands with its own private label. The brand is known for retail innovation, a strong omnichannel presence and a commitment to talent development across international markets.
Sephora — Payroll Assistant (Apprenticeship) in Saran, France. 12–24 month alternance supporting end‑to‑end payroll and timekeeping.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end‑to‑end payroll activities from hiring to termination: data collection, data entry, payroll calculation, validation and payslip control.
- Prepare regulatory and administrative documents related to employee departures and contractual changes.
- Monitor and control time‑and‑attendance systems (leave requests, work schedules, sick leave) and ensure their accurate integration into payroll.
- Administer absence counters and leave balances (paid leave, RTT, sick‑leave maintenance, maternity/paternity leave) and reconcile discrepancies.
- Maintain and update employee payroll files (advances, medical leave, suspensions, contractual updates) ensuring confidentiality of personal data.
- Participate in payroll controls, audits and ad‑hoc reporting to support payroll managers and HR teams.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an HR diploma or degree program suitable for alternance (12 or 24 months).
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with HR and store teams.
- High regard for confidentiality and data protection.
- Autonomous and proactive in problem solving.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level; suitable for candidates beginning their HR/payroll career. Previous internships or coursework in payroll or HR administration are advantageous but not required.
Education
Currently enrolled in an HR vocational diploma or university programme (BTS, Licence, Master or equivalent) suitable for a 12‑ or 24‑month alternance.
Workplace
The role is situated in Saran, Centre-Val de Loire, France — conveniently close to Orléans.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, team‑oriented culture that values diversity, creativity and personal development. The organisation emphasises learning and internal mobility within a fast‑paced retail environment.
About Cerulean
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