Open Jobs Retail People Leader

Sephora; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking a Retail People Leader to enhance their people strategy across 50 stores. The successful candidate will oversee the employee lifecycle, promote a culture of inclusivity, and develop high-performing teams. This role demands an experienced HR leader adept at managing large networks, fostering diversity, and aligning people strategies with business goals. A unique opportunity to inspire and drive change within a dynamic environment awaits!

Benefits

Culture of empowerment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• Strong track record in senior HR roles, preferably in retail.
• Experience managing large retail networks across multiple countries.
• Passion for building diverse high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive people strategy across 50 stores.
• Act as a culture ambassador to strengthen values.
• Oversee full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

People management in retail

Inclusive leadership

Operational leadership

Change management

Analytical skills

Skilled communicator

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Sephora Middle East is recruiting a Retail People Leader to drive our people strategy across 50 stores in 5 countries. We are looking for an operational leader who thrives on being close to our people and our stores someone who can inspire coach and develop teams to deliver excellence every day.

In this role you will drive excellence through consistent people practices across all stores and act as a strong ambassador of Sephoras culture. You will foster an inclusive high-performance environment develop future‑ready leaders and serve as a trusted advisor to retail leaders championing how we attract grow and engage talent while strengthening Sephoras position as an employer of choice in the Middle East.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Leadership Talent & Performance

• Partner with Retail leaders People CoEs and Sephora Univeristy to align people priorities with business strategic goals.
• Partner with Retail leaders and People CoEs sharing perspectives and recommendations to shape organizational design rewards HR operations and learning initiatives that support and accelerate business goals.
• Attract develop and retain top retail talent building strong and engaged teams at all levels.
• Identify and grow high‑potential talent creating clear development paths and succession pipelines in partnership with Sephora University.
• Lead performance management with clarity accountability and fairness.
• Leverage people analytics and KPIs to provide insights build action plans and influence decisions.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing People team that is trusted and business‑savvy.

2. People Operations & Execution

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle ensuring a consistent and engaging experience from onboarding to offboarding.
• Partner with HR operations teams to ensure seamless and efficient execution.
• Provide coaching and guidance on performance development and change management.
• Participate in business and People reviews with Retail leaders to track progress share best practices and resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with policies standards and retail procedures.
• Foster trusted relationships across all levels of the business nurturing a culture rooted in Sephoras values.

3. Culture & Engagement

• Champin diversity equity and inclusion across every stage of the employee lifecycle.
• Act as a visible and accessible culture ambassador ensuring Sephoras values are lived every day across the retail network.
• Create an engaging environment where teams feel motivated empowered and inspired to deliver their best.
• Leverage employee feedback to shape action plans and deliver meaningful change.
• Handle employee relations matters with fairness and discretion including investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure consistent application of policies to sustain trust fairness and engagement

SKILLS AND QUALITIFCATION:

• Experienced HR leader with a strong track record in senior HR roles preferably in retail or other fast‑paced multi‑country environments.
• Proven ability to manage large retail networks and align people strategies with commercial priorities.
• Inclusive leader passionate about building diverse high‑performing teams.
• Hands‑on and operational leadership with the ability to balance strategy with execution.
• Skilled communicator and influencer with credibility across all organizational levels.
• Proactive analytical and solutions‑oriented with strong change management experience.
• Resilient and adaptable leader thriving in dynamic and multicultural contexts.

HERE YOU WILL FIND:

• Community in which authenticity is embraced and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment learning & growth that offers you the tools space and opportunity to learn innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day inspiring and developing talent to inspiring our industry at large every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful.