Head of Talent Development & Employer Branding

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.

As part of the HR Department, Talent Development & Employer Branding, you will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

Manage a team with different verticals, including Learning & Development, Internal Communication and Employer Branding

Creation of annual strategy according to company vision and business needs

Adaptation of European HQ guidelines

Design of L&D projects according to the country’s needs

Design and provide a Talent Development strategy as point of connection among HR functions

Design of an Employer Branding strategy and fruitful relationships with the stakeholders

Deployment of a solid company communication strategy on LinkedIn

Planning of a solid internal Communication to both Retail and Corporate population

Design well-being initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement

Coordination of all educational actions and messages to the employees (provide coherence)

Organization of motivating events and activities together with HRBP

Management of department budget

Guarantee of continuous innovation in the HR approach

Negotiation between other departments’ needs and sustainability of the actions proposed

Be an ambassador of the company values and culture

Who we are looking for:

Proven experience as a Head of Talent Development, Internal Communication & Employer Branding, or similar role

English fluency

Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments

High organizational skills (complex planning and priority management)

High cooperative skills and effective knowledge of different stakeholder to share information

Good organizational awareness

Positive attitude towards change management

How to be successful in the role and at Sephora:

By staying results-oriented and proactive in this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you'll contribute to the success of Sephora. If you like managing different tasks everyday, this is the right position for you. If you are a relation-oriented person, you enjoy talking to people and finding effective solutions together, you can fit into this position.

Here, you will find:

Community: authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit

Working Environment: modern offices with break/relax areas for your well-being in the center of Milan. Enjoy our extraordinary planning of activities, such as Annual Convention, team buildings, etc.

Work-life balance: smart working and flexible hours

Culture of empowerment, learning & growth: you will have the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead

Meaningful Rewards: competitive tailored welfare offers, free beauty product gifts and access to discounts on Sephora and LVMH products

Work that brings fulfillment: from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

Sephora Stands: positive social and environment impact activities organized by our “Sephora Stands” committee

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.