Sephora Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora Singapore seeks a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead regional recruitment strategy and NextGen programs across Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the regional Talent Acquisition team, building recruiter capability through coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development
- Own end-to-end recruitment across all organizational levels up to Director and HQ functions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, with support for key positions in Australia
- Conduct confidential executive searches and proactively build senior-level talent pipelines for critical and leadership roles across the region
- Manage strategic vendor relationships, negotiate master terms, and ensure effective agency utilization aligned with team capacity and business needs
- Partner with Talent Management to strengthen diverse succession plans and leadership pipelines across the region
- Equip hiring managers with data-driven insights, selection guidance, and interview coaching to inform high-quality hiring decisions
- Design and oversee early-career and NextGen programs, including the Sephora ASPIRE Internship Program and LVMH SPRING Graduate Trainee Program
- Lead campus engagement and university outreach to build sustainable pipelines of emerging talent
- Own the SEAO employer branding strategy by localizing global EVP messaging, activating relevant channels, and strengthening appeal to underrepresented segments including tech and digital professionals
- Deliver regional and global TA projects, including implementation of SkillScan (AI-powered frontline recruitment solution) to create consistent candidate and new-hire experiences
- Collaborate with regional HRBPs and country HR leads to ensure employer brand coherence and local relevance across markets
- Cultivate regional TA and HR community engagement around hiring best practices, inclusive recruitment, and employer brand excellence
Qualifications
- University degree (Bachelor's level or equivalent)
- Minimum 7–10 years of relevant Talent Acquisition experience, including regional TA function leadership
- Demonstrated experience leading confidential and executive searches with proven ability to build senior-level talent pipelines
- Experience designing or managing early-career, campus recruitment, or NextGen programs
- Expertise in employer branding strategy and campaign execution
- Proficiency with corporate HR systems, applicant tracking systems, and comfort adopting AI-enabled recruitment tools
- Proven people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate a recruitment team
- Strong vendor management and commercial negotiation capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills across complex, matrixed environments
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with substantial background in both agency and in-house recruitment environments. International exposure strongly preferred. Experience in retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or digital/technology sectors is highly desirable. Proven track record of leading regional TA functions and delivering high-impact recruitment outcomes across multiple markets and organizational levels.
Education
University degree (Bachelor's level or equivalent) in any discipline
Workplace
This position is based in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
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