HR Business Partner, Retail, Northwest Region, SF Bay Area

About the position Ready for a career glow up? As a Human 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 values. This is a remote market based position requiring residency in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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

Benefits

• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
• Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.