HR Business Partner

Sephora USA, Inc; Neuilly-sur-Seine; Hybride; EUR 118 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading retail company in Neuilly-sur-Seine is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor and partner to leadership. This role involves managing employee relations and driving talent development initiatives. With 5+ years of HR experience required, this is a hybrid position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Prestations

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP or generalist roles.
• 3+ years of leading through change and building relationships.
• 3+ years of experience in performance management and succession planning.

Responsabilités

• Partner with Regional Asset Protection Directors to align HR strategies.
• Drive performance management processes and lead talent reviews.
• Champion employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.

Connaissances

Effective written and verbal communication

Relationship-building

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Outils

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Description du poste

The opportunity is for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at Sephora. The HRBP acts as an advisor and thought partner to leaders, delivering strategic and tactical HR support and programs aligned with Sephora’s financial and talent goals. You will provide leadership and partnership to management and employees to support performance, development, and employee-related activities, with accountability for the Retail Asset Protection team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership: Partner with Regional Asset Protection Directors and District Asset Protection Managers to align HR strategies with business goals; advise leaders on talent decisions, team dynamics, and leadership development; lead change management efforts to support organizational effectiveness.
• Talent Management & Development: Drive performance management and feedback; lead talent reviews, succession planning, promotions, and leadership coaching; facilitate training and development initiatives; manage annual HR cycles including performance reviews, talent calibration, and compensation planning.
• Culture, Engagement & HR Analytics: Champion a positive and inclusive workplace culture; lead employee engagement and retention strategies; analyze HR metrics to identify trends, support data-driven decision making, and recommend solutions; support culture-building programs.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Conduct and manage employee relations investigations; ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies; manage LOA and accommodation processes (FMLA, ADA, religious, personal); handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and integrity.
• Projects & Areas of Responsibility (AORs): Assist with cyclical HR programs and cross-functional initiatives; coordinate training logistics and overflow tasks; lead or contribute to ad hoc projects and process improvements; support broader HR initiatives regionally and company-wide.

Experience & Qualifications

HR Experience: Progressive HR experience including HRBP or generalist roles, preferably in retail or multi-unit environments; experience in Retail and/or Asset Protection is a plus. 5+ years total, 3+ years as HRBP

Leadership & Relationship Building: Proven ability to lead through change, influence decisions, and build strong relationships across all levels. 3+ years

HR Functional Expertise: Broad knowledge across performance management, succession planning, employee relations, employment law and compliance, LOA, and accommodation. 3+ years

Analytical & Technical Skills: Strong ability to interpret HR data, build presentations, tell a data-driven story, and make actionable recommendations. 3+ years

Self-Management & Accountability: Demonstrated autonomy, initiative, and consistent delivery of high-quality work with ownership of outcomes. 3+ years

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• PHR/SPHR from HRCI and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP from SHRM

Competencies & Skills

• Agility and managing ambiguity
• Drive results
• Client focus
• Help others grow

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication; strong time-management and deadline adherence.
• High-quality, detail-oriented, service-focused support.
• Adaptability to shifting business needs; data extraction and organization for decision-making.
• Judgment, cultural awareness, problem-solving in complex situations.
• Relationship-building across teams and leadership levels.
• Handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office, and data visualization tools for HR operations and reporting.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role – 2-3 days in office
• Travel 25–40% within assigned market

The annual base salary range for this position is $138,000.00–$148,000.00. The actual base salary offered depends on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. Bonuses may be eligible. Sephora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision plans; a strong 401(k) plan; paid time off; employee discount/perks; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Equal Opportunity & Diversity: Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Sephora will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.