Job ID: 269665
Location Name: CA-Century City (0078)
Address: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Human Resources
Remote Eligible:MarketBased

 

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

The Opportunity:

THIS ROLE CAN BE BASED NEAR ANY METRO MARKET ON THE WEST COAST

The Human Resources team serves as a strategic partner and trusted resource for employees and leaders across Sephora, with a focus on enhancing the overall employee experience. Acting as a collaborative and supportive function, the HR team promotes consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Through consultative support, data-driven insights, and proactive engagement, the team addresses employee needs, supports performance and development, and helps navigate complex workplace matters—including investigations, accommodations, and conflict resolution. The HR team is committed to continuously improving people practices and driving initiatives that support Sephora’s values and long-term success.

 

Job Summary

 

Reporting to a Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist – Retail plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Retail HR team across two regions. This position provides expert guidance and operational support to retail employees and internal HR partners on a wide range of HR topics, including leave of absence administration and accommodations, escalated background screenings, and unemployment claims. The HR Generalist ensures that HR practices are compliant with legal requirements, aligned with organizational goals, and delivered with a high standard of service to both employees and internal stakeholders.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Time Spent

Provide HR Operational Support: Serve as the primary contact for general HR inquiries, manage unemployment claims, support leave of absence and accommodation processes (FMLA, ADA, personal, religious), and handle escalated background check issues.

70%

Manage HR Data and Reporting: Generate, maintain, and analyze reports and dashboards related to leaves, employee classification, and other key HR metrics.

15%

Support Talent, Training, and Compliance: Collaborate on cyclical HR programs, assist with training delivery, ensure accurate employee classification, and uphold compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.

10%

Lead and Contribute to Projects: Participate in, lead and/or support internal projects/initiatives as needed.

5%

 

Working Conditions

Remote

Travel up to 5-10%

 

Qualifications

 

Experience

Years

Experience in HR, or related field (including retail leadership)

3+

FMLA, ADA, leave administration experience

2+

HR Policies, Procedures, Best Practices, Employment Law and Regulatory Compliance familiarity

3+

 

Education

Certification and Licenses (Preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred, but not required.

N/A

 

Competencies and Skills

 

Competencies:

Drive Results, Collaborate, and Client Focus

Skills:

Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines High level of customer service and attention to detail Strong ethics, problem solving skills and cultural awareness Interpersonal Relationship Building Ability to handle sensitive information and generally act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

The annual base salary range for this position is $78,900.00 - $103,000.00 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 will perform the job.  Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.  Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

 

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy… 

 

The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.   The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans. The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

 

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

 

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.