HR Business Partner

Sephora USA, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k with match

FSA/HSA programs

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & flexible schedule

Discount on Sephora products

Free product or gratis

Volunteer and donation matching

Job summary

Sephora USA, Inc. in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to serve as an advisor and thought-partner to executives, elevating people strategies and aligning HR programs with Sephora’s financial and talent goals.

The role focuses on change management, organizational design including D&I, executive coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic HR initiatives while supporting a diverse retail workforce. Hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in an HR Business Partner oriented role; experience in retail a plus.
• In depth knowledge of industry practices & standards, as well as forward thinking opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and influence senior executives in a highly matrixed environment.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment; high level of follow through and accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proactive communicator able to influence and encourage innovation.
• Resilient and adapts quickly to changing factors.

Responsibilities

• Drive change through data-based insights and influence. Serve as change champion in support of HR/Talent initiatives and functional strategy.
• Design organization structures that are efficient and built to address company’s business strategies including D&I.
• Orchestrate and facilitate client group and executive programs, including assimilations, action-planning, succession planning/talent reviews, career conversations and employee development.
• Coach leadership and employees on policy and procedure, conflict resolution and change management to promote fair and equitable work environment.
• Deploy appropriate tools to develop and engage leaders, building diverse bench, identify 360 assessment & executive coaching needs; assess training needs for teams and leadership development.
• Evaluate and provides input on rewards and recognition with cross-functional partners: educate clients on compensation practices and partner with culture and benefits teams to ensure competitive packages.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Executive stakeholder engagement

Change management

Data-driven HR

Diversity & Inclusion

Communication skills

Job description

Job ID:296898
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Human Resources
Work Location: San Francisco - Hybrid Schedule

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Belong to Something Beautiful

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.

Your Role at Sephora:

Ready for a career glow up? As a Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll be an advisor and thought-partner to executives and leaders to elevate people strategies. The work you do will impact beauty, as you provide leadership and partnership to management and employees to deliver a spectrum of strategic and tactical HR support and programs aligned with Sephora’s financial and talent goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive change through data-based insights and influence. Serve as change champion in support of HR/Talent initiatives and functional strategy.
• Design organization structures that are efficient and built to address company’s business strategies including D&I.
• Orchestrate and facilitate client group and executive programs, including assimilations, action-planning, succession planning/talent reviews, career conversations and employee development.
• Coach leadership and employees on policy and procedure, conflict resolution and change management to promote fair and equitable work environment.
• Deploy appropriate tools to develop and engage leaders, building diverse bench, identify 360 assessment & executive coaching needs; assess training needs for teams and leadership development.
• Evaluate and provides input on rewards and recognition with cross-functional partners: educate clients on compensation practices and partner with culture and benefits teams to ensure competitive packages.

What You’ll Bring:

• 8-12 years’ of experience in an HR Business Partner oriented role; experience in retail a plus.
• In depth knowledge of industry practices & standards, as well as forward thinking opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and influence senior executives in a highly matrixed environment.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment; high level of follow through and accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proactive communicator able to influence and encourage innovation.
• Resilient and adapts quickly to changing factors.

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $135,660-151.620.The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.This job will be posted for a minimum of five days.

• CaringCommunity.You’llcollaborate with teammates who are equally passionateabout innovatinganddrivingthe industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge,stretchand develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeauty,you’llfeel and see the positive change (consumer, industry,andsocial)thatyourindividual voice is a part of.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

• Health.Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs withmedical,dental, and vision coverage.Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth.We offer a competitive 401k with4%match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan paymentsqualifyto earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance.You’ll beempoweredto find the perfect blend of work/life balance thatactuallyworks for youwithPTO, flexibility,protectedleave, and more.
• Growth.Career growthis built into every role, with access to training,development,and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks.Thinkyou’vetried it all? Enjoya30%discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities forfreeproductor “gratis,”and flash sale discountsonLVMHbrandproducts.
• Support.Join a team thattruly cares– with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

Sephora values a diverse andinclusiveworkplaceand considers allapplicants withoutregard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protectedcategory.Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodationtaapplicantswith disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those witharrest and conviction recordsin a manner consistent with the requirements of allapplicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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