Manager, Human Resources Distribution Centers

LVMH Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Caring Community

Fulfilling Path

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Sephora in Maryland seeks an experienced Manager, Human Resources Distribution Centers to lead HR strategy, coaching leaders, and aligning HR with DC operations. You will own performance management, workforce planning, and engagement across DC teams to foster a healthy, compliant and high-performing workplace.

The role requires at least 3+ years in HR management, a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (master’s preferred), and PHR/SPHR certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR management experience at manager level, preferably in a DC or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the cyclical performance management process.
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategy with operational needs.
• Provide leadership coaching and workforce planning guidance.
• Ensure ER, compliance, and policy adherence across sites.
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives across DCs.

Skills

HR Management

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Manager, Human Resources Distribution Centers

Manager, Human Resources Distribution Centers

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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.

At Sephora, our people create and drive our success. We know that bringing the best beauty products, services, tools, and experiences to our clients means finding, training, and engaging the absolute best talent in the industry. Our HR teams invest heavily in our talent in our Distribution Centers. We strongly believe (and our actions prove it!) that our people are our best asset, and we work every day to arm them with the knowledge and tools not just to get the job done, but to feel inspired and fearless while doing it.

At Sephora’s DCs, our people are the core of our organization. As an HRM, you are a strategic leader, culture champion, and trusted business advisor, empowering both leaders and employees to thrive. You’ll be a key partner in shaping a healthy, productive, and positive work environment by working closely with leaders to align HR strategies with operational business goals. From coaching leaders through workforce decisions to modernizing and improving DC people process; you’ll help create a workplace where talent thrives. You’ll also collaborate with stakeholders to ensure policies and practices are not just followed but understood and applied in a way that supports both compliance and a strong workplace culture. As an HR Manager, you are expected to lead by example, demonstrating strong core values through your expertise, integrity, and approach to people management. Your ability to model these values will not only guide and inspire the workforce but also contribute to a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance- creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Essential Functions of Job:

Talent & Performance Management:

• Implement and manage the cyclical performance management process
• Collaborate with leadership team to understand and execute organizational HR and TA strategy, focusing on current and future talent needs
• Perform succession planning and gap analysis to develop effective leadership development plans
• Provide performance management support by guiding and delivering performance improvement plans, disciplinary guidance, and terminations, ensuring fairness and consistency
• Conduct exit interviews for exempt leaders
• Analyze exit interview data and onboarding feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement

Leadership Development & Strategic HR Support:

• Build and develop a skilled HR team
• Support strategic leadership development plans and provide leadership coaching and consultation
• Benchmark and collect data from surveys and feedback for benefits and compensation, collaborating on recommendations to stakeholders
• Support network and HQ initiatives and project work
• Calibrate with operations leaders for peak readiness and staffing strategies including but not limited to effective selection, onboarding, retention, and engagement

ER, Compliance, and Legal:

• Ensure site alignment and consistency across DCHR network
• Support HRG in ER case management and provide decision guidance
• Address escalated employee relation issues, legal-related concerns, and collaborate with legal partners
• Enforce consistent policies and procedures and revisions, when necessary
• Perform local work accommodation analysis and calibration
• Consult on escalated LOA situations

Employee Engagement, Safety, & Culture:

• Conduct listening sessions, develop action plans, administer Voice Surveys, and monitor progress
• Drive engagement efforts aimed at creating and maintaining a positive work environment
• Perform site safety calibration and manage safety incident, collaborating with operations leaders and Environmental Health & Safety Team
• Manage workers’ compensation cases and conduct site-specific analysis
• Maintain a successful partnership with staffing agencies while managing contracts to aligned service level agreements

We would love to hear from you if you have…

• 3+ years of relevant Human Resource Management experience at the manager or equivalent level, preferably in a distribution center or manufacturing plant
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; master’s degree preferred
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Proven ability to make sound decisions and judgments and practice confidentiality.
• Possess excellent verbal, written and public speaking communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, organize and handle multi-tasks simultaneously.
• Must be flexible and adaptive to respond to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively give and receive feedback professionally and respectfully
• Successfully model teamwork and demonstrate a collaborative approach when working with staff, associates, and management
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including flexing work hours to reflect the needs of the business

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Human Resources Generalist(s), Human Resources Non-Exempt Employees

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $124,695.00- $139,365.00. 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 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 5 days.

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

• Caring Community. Thrive in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment from your leaders while also creating that same environment for your teams!
• Fulfilling Path. We invest in you, not just your role, with opportunities to learn, innovate and lead.
• Meaningful Work. Your work creates real impact. With every decision leading to thousands of shipments, you bring beauty to life for our clients.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard 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 protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable 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.

Join Us 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.