Director, Employee Relations and HR Compliance

Job ID: 285425
Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)
Address: FSC, Remote, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Human Resources
Work Location: Remote

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 Director, Employee Relations & HR Compliance , you'll be the strategic force behind a fair, compliant, and people-first workplace across Sephora's FSC, Retail, and Distribution Centers . The work you do will impact beauty, as you champion a values-driven approach to employee relations and HR compliance that protects our people and empowers our business . You'll manage a team that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about creating an equitable, inclusive, and legally sound environment where every employee can thrive .

What You'll Do:

• Develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide employee relations and HR compliance strategies, proactively identifying areas of risk and delivering solutions before they arise.
• Lead the resolution of complex employee relations issues, including sensitive investigations, conflict mediation, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure Sephora's HR policies and practices remain compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and wage & hour requirements.
• Analyze ER and compliance trends and metrics to surface meaningful insights and drive proactive, enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures, delivering guidance and targeted training to HR teams and business leaders across the organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, HR, Labor Relations, and Business Leaders to support company-wide initiatives and ensure the consistent application of policies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the SVP, Talent, and senior leadership on all matters related to employee relations and HR compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 6 direct reports and 10 indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• Navigate complex, ambiguous, and fast-moving workplace situations with sound judgment, discretion, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Drive a consistent, equitable, and values-aligned approach to managing workplace issues across all channels and business functions.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, HR Compliance, or related HR leadership roles, including a minimum of 5 years within a retail environment.
• Deep expertise in multi-state federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance, with a strong command of EEO, ADA, FMLA, and wage & hour regulations.
• A proven track record of leading and resolving complex employee relations matters, including sensitive workplace investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including senior leadership.
• Experience leading teams, managing organizational change, and navigating ambiguity in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with the ability to translate ER and compliance data into actionable strategies.
• A collaborative leadership style and proven experience operating effectively within matrixed organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $173,400.00 - $230,660.00 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 five days.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.

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

• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards as Unique as You:

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 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.

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 ta 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. 

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