HR Business Partner, Retail, San Francisco

Sephora USA, Inc; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sephora USA, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner for the San Francisco retail region. You will align HR strategies with business objectives, coach leaders, and manage core functions including performance, succession, employee relations, and compliance across multi‑unit stores.

You’ll collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and use analytics to improve organizational effectiveness while upholding Sephora values and culture.

Qualifications

• Progressive HRBP or HR generalist experience, retail/multi-unit preferred.
• Strong business partner with leadership influence and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with field leaders to align HR plans with business goals across retail regions.
• Lead performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Drive employee engagement, culture initiatives, and data-driven decisions.
• Coach managers on people decisions, change management, and investigations.
• Support regional HR programs, training logistics, and projects.

Skills

HR Strategy

Leadership

Talent Mgmt

Employee Relations

Change Mgmt

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's in HR

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel/BI

Job description

HR Business Partner, Retail, San Francisco

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Your Role at Sephora

Ready for a career glow up? As aHuman Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you’ll support field leadership by aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive performance, engagement, and a positive employee experience across your assigned retail region. Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll act as a strategic advisor and coach to leaders, managing core HR functions including performance management, talent development, employee relations, compliance, and culture initiatives. You’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with HR Centers of Excellence and use data‑driven insights to support organizational effectiveness while upholding Sephora’s valuesThis is a remote market based position requiring residency in the San Francisco Bay Area.

What You’ll Do

Strategic HR Partnership:Partner with Regional Directors, District Managers, and Store Managers to align HR strategies with business goals; advise leaders on talent decisions, team dynamics, and leadership development; and lead change management efforts to support organizational effectiveness.

Talent Management & Development:Drive performance management and feedback processes; lead talent reviews, succession planning, promotions, and leadership coaching; facilitate training and development initiatives; and 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 aligned with Sephora’s values; analyze HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and absenteeism to identify trends and support data‑driven decision making; and support culture‑building programs that foster high performance and employee satisfaction.

Employee Relations & Compliance:Conduct and manage employee relations investigations; ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies; manage leave of absence and accommodation processes; and handle sensitive employee matters with confidentiality and integrity.

Projects & Areas of Responsibility:Assist with cyclical HR programs and cross‑functional initiatives; coordinate training logistics and support overflow tasks; lead or contribute to ad hoc projects, process improvements, and special assignments; and support execution of broader HR initiatives across the region and company.

• Travel & Store Visits:25-40% within assigned region.

What You’ll Bring

Progressive HR Experience:Experience in HR Business Partner or generalist roles, preferably within retail or multi‑unit environments.

Leadership & Relationship Building:Proven ability to lead through change, influence decisions, and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

HR Functional Expertise:Broad knowledge across performance management, succession planning, employee relations, employment law and compliance, and leave of absence and accommodation processes.

Analytical & Technical Skills:Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data, build presentations, tell a clear story with data, and make actionable recommendations.

Self‑Management & Accountability:Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, take initiative, and consistently deliver high‑quality work while maintaining ownership of outcomes.

Education & Credentials:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred; HR certifications such as PHR/SPHR or SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP preferred

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000.00- $145,000.00 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 willperform the job.Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.This job will be posted for a minimum offivedays.

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• Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge,stretchand develop your skills.
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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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