Open Jobs Talent and Culture Director

Sephora; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer in Dubai is seeking a Talent & Culture Director to enhance employee engagement and foster a people-first culture. You will manage various HR functions, including talent strategy, performance frameworks, and diversity programs. The ideal candidate has extensive HR experience in fast-paced environments, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on organizational culture.

Benefits

Culture of empowerment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Diverse workplace

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 10 years of international experience in senior HR roles.
• Experience in retail or dynamic fast-paced industries.
• Ability to align people strategy to business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Champion a people-first culture that empowers teams.
• Oversee employee lifecycle from attraction to offboarding.
• Drive employee engagement and champion diversity initiatives.

Skills

International HR experience

Talent and culture strategy

Business acumen

Inclusive leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

At Sephora beauty is about feeling seen valued and empowered individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others celebrating diversity and inclusivity unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together we belong to something beautiful.

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE:

Sephora Middle East is recruiting a Talent & Culture Director to champion a people-first culture where our teams are empowered inspired and equipped to thrive.

As Talent & Culture Director you will oversee People Partnering Learning & Development Employee Engagement and will:

• Co-design and lead the implementation of our talent strategy in line with Sephora’s Middle East business vision.
• Foster a high-performance inclusive culture across our Middle East region.
• Build a future-ready organization and leaders to ensure exceptional employee experiences.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders championing excellence in how we attract develop and engage our people.
• Ensure Sephora remains an employer of choice in the Middle East.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Leadership Talent & Performance

• Co-define and deliver the regional talent strategy in alignment with Sephora Middle East business priorities.
• Leverage people analytics to provide insights identify gaps and influence business decisions.
• Build robust succession plans and talent pipelines to ensure organizational sustainability.
• Recruit and secure expertise and leadership for key roles.
• Drive performance and development frameworks that enable growth clarity and accountability.
• Develop and lead a high-performing People team that is trusted and business-savvy.

2. People Partnering

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle from attraction to offboarding ensuring a consistent engaging journey.
• Partner with business leaders to align people priorities with business strategic goals.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers supporting them in performance development and change management.
• Foster trusted relationships across all levels of the business nurturing a culture rooted in Sephora’s values.

3. Learning & Development

• Build a learning culture that accelerates growth for people and business.
• Design and deliver leadership development core skills and impactful learning journeys.
• Partner with global and regional teams to deploy LVMH and Sephora programs.
• Design and deliver our own Learning programs in line with local requirements and needs.
• Ensure investment in L&D delivers measurable impact on engagement and performance.

4. Culture & Engagement

• Lead Sephora Middle East’s employee engagement strategy driving belonging commitment and high performance.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across every stage of the employee lifecycle.
• Leverage employee feedback to shape action plans and deliver meaningful change.
• Act as a culture ambassador ensuring Sephora’s values are lived every day across our teams.

Skills and Qualifications

• Seasoned HR leader with 10 years of international experience in senior HR roles preferably in retail, consumer, or dynamic fast-paced industries.
• Proven track record in talent and culture strategy and leadership development.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategy to business priorities.
• Inclusive leader with a passion for building diverse high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills able to balance vision with action.
• Skilled communicator and influencer with credibility across all organizational levels.
• Proactive analytical and solutions-oriented with strong change management experience.

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.

Required Experience:

Director