Senior HR Compliance Manager

Senior HR Compliance Manager

At Sephora, beauty about 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.

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.

This Senior HR Compliance Manager is a strategic and hands‑on role responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive HR compliance programs. This role ensures all HR policies and practices align with legal requirements and company standards.

This Senior HR Compliance Manager will lead the Compliance strategy for the US, while providing consultative guidance and oversight for Canada. The Senior HR Compliance Manager serves as a key advisor and collaborator with HR Business Partners, Legal, Retail, Distribution Centers, Canada, and senior leadership on all matters related to HR compliance.

• Develop and lead the HR compliance strategy for the US and Canada
• Provide quarterly HR compliance updates to executive leadership
• 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)
• Oversee the effective management of HR vendors and contracts (e.g., compliance course provider)
• Serve as one of the HR liaisons for external audits and government agency inquiries

• Provide expert guidance and consultation to HR Business Partners, legal counsel, Retail, Distribution Centers, Canada, and business leaders on complex HR compliance matters
• Contribute to strategic HR initiatives and projects, bringing an operational and compliance lens

• As part of the HR/Talent/Shared Services leadership team, partner to develop team strategies and priorities
• 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 5+ years in a leadership role (HR compliance experience a plus)
• HR certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM‑SCP) highly preferred
• Deep and current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across multiple US jurisdictions
• Proven experience developing and implementing HR compliance programs and policies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and drive data‑driven decisions
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic retail environment

The annual base salary range for this position is $ – $. 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…