Sephora Vice President, HR Business Partner & Talent Acquisition — Retail

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Employment Full-Time
Seniority Executive
Compensation $274,000–294,000/year
Posted Mar 12, 2026

Sephora — San Francisco: Vice President, HR Business Partner & Talent Acquisition, Retail. Lead Retail HRBP & TA teams to shape people strategy (USD $274k–$294k).

Overview

Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for its curated assortment, innovative retail experiences and strong emphasis on customer education. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora operates with the creative ambition and operational rigor characteristic of the luxury conglomerate, offering fast-paced, consumer-focused roles with cross-brand opportunities.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Serve as strategic HR partner to Retail senior leadership; develop and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives and growth priorities.
  • Lead and scale the Retail HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition functions to deliver consistent, high-impact HR solutions across stores and regional teams.
  • Oversee end-to-end talent acquisition for Retail, including sourcing, recruitment strategy, and hire quality to attract diverse, high-calibre talent.
  • Drive organization design, workforce planning, and enterprise HR initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and support retail transformation.
  • Partner with Employee Relations and Labor Relations leaders to advise on performance management, employee relations, compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Use people analytics and engagement insights to identify trends, shape proactive retention strategies, and improve employee experience across store networks.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing HR and TA leadership bench, with emphasis on succession planning, development and accountability.
  • Lead change management programs to enable strategic store initiatives and improve leader–employee relationships; travel to stores and regional meetings as required (~10%).

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant responsibility supporting retail or multi-site organizations.
  • Proven track record advising senior leaders and influencing at the executive level on people strategy and organizational issues.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition teams in complex, matrixed environments.
  • Strong competency in talent strategy, organizational transformation, employee relations, and workforce planning.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to operate with agility and manage ambiguity.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategy Workforce planning Organizational design Employee relations Change management Succession planning Leadership development People analytics

Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources leadership experience with demonstrable success supporting retail or multi-site operations, leading HRBP and TA teams, and delivering enterprise-level HR programs that improve engagement and business outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required; advanced degree (MA/MBA) or HR certification preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in San Francisco, California, USA. Within California, Cerulean currently features 383 open roles, including 20 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.496 open roles — 213 of them newly added.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 274,000 to USD 294,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage; employer-paid disability and life insurance; 401(k) with 4% match; FSA and HSA options; Student Debt Retirement plan (student loan payments may qualify for 401(k) match); PTO and protected leave; access to training, development and tuition reimbursement; 30% merchandise discount, product gratis and LVMH flash sale discounts; mental health and financial coaching via Modern Health and Financial Finesse; volunteer and donation matching.

Culture

Sephora cultivates a diverse, inclusive and consumer-obsessed culture where creativity and commercial discipline intersect. As part of the LVMH family, the workplace emphasizes professional development, cross-functional collaboration and a fast-paced environment that rewards initiative and innovation.

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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