Sephora People Partner

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Sep 29, 2025

About Sephora

Sephora, a distinguished brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its innovative approach to beauty retail. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora benefits from the group's global prestige and commitment to excellence. The brand is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging creativity and professional growth among its employees.

Join Sephora in Riyadh as a People Partner. This full-time role involves managing HR activities and talent management in a dynamic retail environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage the implementation of core HR activities in alignment with Sephora Middle East HR Strategy, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations.
  • Assist in the implementation of the employee performance management system and retention strategies.
  • Act as a Business Partner for talent management, succession planning, and performance management in the region.
  • Engage with senior business and HR stakeholders to develop a culture of talent management and define talent-related needs.
  • Support store leaders in identifying skills and behaviors required to meet future business demands.
  • Oversee the annual talent identification and review cycle, including talent calibration and succession planning.
  • Enhance leadership capabilities in partnership with the Education Team.
  • Strengthen and diversify talent pipelines for business-critical and leadership roles.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of talent management and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes according to company standards.
  • Develop and maintain a strong brand-focused environment and support employee engagement initiatives.
  • Manage employee relations, grievances, and escalations.
  • Review and enhance performance management processes.
  • Fulfill retail recruitment needs and manage the recruitment pipeline.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources

Skills

Fluency in English and Arabic Strong background in FMCG/Retail/Fashion & Apparel Creative thinking and self-motivation Excellent communication and influencing skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Experience

Minimum of 5 years in a People Partner role within medium to large-sized organizations.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources

Workplace

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Benefits

Sephora offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, aligned with the brand's commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive culture.

Culture

Sephora is committed to creating a fast-paced and energetic culture that emphasizes employee engagement and development. The brand values creativity, diversity, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic retail environment, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees.

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Sephora

Sephora People Partner

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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