HR Business Partner

LVMH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Sephora, part of LVMH, is seeking an HR Business Partner in San Francisco with 5-8 years in HRBP roles. You will advise executives, partner with management and employees, and drive strategic HR programs in a hybrid work setting. The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across functions.

You will influence talent strategies, support DEI goals, and contribute to business outcomes with competitive compensation guidance and people analytics.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of HR Business Partner experience.
• In-depth knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Ability to listen and influence senior executives in a matrixed environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication; proactive communicator.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing factors.

Responsibilities

• Drive change through data-based insights and influence as change champion for HR initiatives.
• Design organization structures aligned with business strategies including D&I.
• Coordinate executive programs such as assimilations, succession planning, and career conversations.
• Coach leadership and employees on policy, conflict resolution, and change management.
• Develop and engage leaders using tools; identify 360 assessment and coaching needs; assess training needs.
• Evaluate rewards and recognition with cross-functional partners and advise on compensation practices.

Skills

HRBP experience

Change management

Executive influence

Communication skills

Adaptability

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 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. You’ll manage a direct report that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about driving change through data-based insights and influence.

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:

• 5-8 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.

JoinUs and Belong to Something Beautiful

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969. The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends. The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn. With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients. At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.
Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.
Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.