Director, HR Compliance & Operations

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 :

Our HRIS, Analytics, & Shared Services team is on an exciting journey of transformation, introducing powerful new tools, process & system optimizations across HR. This encompasses everything from leveraging data insights and ensuring seamless payroll to strengthening our core operations, with compliance as a cornerstone. We're looking for this role to be a vital part of our journey, leading critical Compliance and HR Operations that are fundamental to achieving our ambitious goals and supporting our entire HR ecosystem.

Reporting to the Vice President of HRIS, Analytics, & Shared Services, the Director, HR Compliance and Operations is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive HR compliance programs, including immigration, and optimizing HR operational processes. This role ensures all HR policies and practices align with legal requirements and company standards, while driving efficiency and positive employee experience from onboarding through offboarding.

This Director will lead Compliance for the US, while providing consultative guidance and oversight for Canada. For HR Operations, this role holds responsibility for both the US and Canada. The Director serves as a key advisor and collaborator with HR Business Partners, Legal, and senior leadership on all matters related to HR compliance, Immigration and operational excellence.

As Director, HR Compliance and Operations, you'll lead a five-member team comprising an Immigration and HR Operations Manager, Immigration Specialist, HR Operations Senior Specialist, and HR Operations Specialists.

HR Compliance & Risk Management :

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust HR compliance programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proactively monitor changes in employment law and regulations, assessing their impact on Sephora's HR practices and recommending necessary adjustments.
• Conduct HR audits (e.g., I-9, policy adherence) to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Legal and Employee Relations on internal HR-related investigations on an as needed basis.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for HR teams, managers, and employees.
• Partner with Legal in ensuring data privacy and security of employee information, and adherence to relevant regulations (e.g., CCPA).
• Manage and ensure I-9 compliance and e-Verify processes.
• Oversee the effective management of HR vendors and contracts (e.g., compliance course provider, I9 Vendor etc.

Leadership & Strategic Partnership :

Leadership & Strategic Partnership :

Wed love to hear from you if you have

The annual base salary range for this position is $200,855.00 - $224,485.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicants 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, youll enjoy

You can unleash your creativity , because weve 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.

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