United States onlyJob ID: 288549
Location Name: NY-5 Times Square (0600)
Address: 200 W 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Human Resources
Work Location: [[req_remoteeligible]]
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Senior Labor Relations Business Partner
THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE AND CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN THE NORTHEAST PART OF THE COUNTRY
About the Team
Sephora’s Labor Relations team is a critical enterprise function responsible for safeguarding the employee experience, protecting operational continuity, and mitigating organizational risk across retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate operations.
In an increasingly complex labor landscape, the team partners cross‑functionally with HR, Employee Relations, Legal, and Operations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate labor‑related risk while fostering a workplace culture aligned with Sephora’s values.
Job Summary
The Sr. Labor Relations Business Partner leads and advances the execution of the Company’s U.S. labor relations strategy in a rapidly evolving organizing environment. This role operates as a strategic advisor to field and enterprise leadership, identifying labor vulnerability, mitigating organizing risk, and guiding compliance with federal and multi‑state labor laws.
This role has expanded beyond traditional employee relations advisory work and now includes:
- Leading campaign response strategy and election readiness
- Advising leadership on NLRA and NLRB‑related exposure
- Conducting labor vulnerability assessments across retail and DC locations
- Supporting the design of scalable labor risk mitigation frameworks
- Supporting collective bargaining strategy where applicable
- Driving organizational awareness of labor‑related legal and reputational risk
The Sr. Labor Relations Business Partner partners closely with HRBPs, Employee Relations, Legal, and Retail/DC leadership to proactively shape employee engagement strategy and protect Sephora’s culture, brand, and operational stability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Labor Risk Leadership
- Lead execution of the U.S. labor relations strategy across retail and distribution center operations
- Conduct labor risk and vulnerability assessments using engagement trends, ER data, operational indicators, and external labor market signals
- Identify organizing risk and develop proactive mitigation strategies in partnership with HR, Operations, and Legal
- Provide executive‑level updates and recommendations regarding labor exposure, organizing activity, and risk posture
- Translate federal and state labor law developments into actionable business guidance
LR Campaign & NLRB Strategy
- Lead cross‑functional coordination during organizing campaigns, election activity, objections, or unfair labor practice proceedings
- Partner with Legal on NLRB filings, hearings, and compliance strategy
- Prepare leaders for lawful communication and ensure adherence to NLRA requirements
- Support campaign stabilization strategies post‑election to mitigate operational and engagement disruption
- Ensure documentation protocols and governance standards are followed during high‑risk labor events
Leadership Advisory & Cross‑Functional Influence
- Serve as trusted advisor to retail, DC, HR, and executive leaders on complex labor matters
- Assess and communicate potential legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks associated with workplace decisions
- Influence policy and program decisions by evaluating labor relations impact
- Guide leaders through time‑sensitive crisis situations that require rapid, legally compliant action
Systems, Governance & Leader Enablement
- Design and implement scalable labor relations playbooks, rapid response protocols, and best practice frameworks
- Develop and facilitate advanced labor awareness training programs to increase leadership capability in high‑risk environments
- Audit workplace practices to ensure alignment with labor law and company values
- Create structured reporting and trend analysis tools to monitor workforce risk indicators
- Build cross‑functional awareness of labor relations shifts impacting the retail industry
Policy & Compliance Strategy
- Identify requirements for new or revised policies based on federal and multi‑state legislative changes
- Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with evolving labor regulations
- Ensure labor practices align with company values and workforce expectations
- Support collective bargaining strategy and contract administration where applicable
Working Conditions
- Willingness to travel regularly, sometimes on short notice, to support a wide geography of retail and DC locations – up to 75%
- Operates in high‑ambiguity, time‑sensitive environments requiring strategic judgment and discretion
Qualifications
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, Human Resources, Law, or related field
- 7–10 years progressive labor relations experience, including organizing campaign exposure
- Strong knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), NLRB processes, and multi‑state labor compliance
- Experience advising leaders in complex, high‑risk workplace matters
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
- Experience supporting collective bargaining and/or arbitration preparation preferred
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate workforce data into actionable risk mitigation strategies
- Excellent training, facilitation, and executive communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple high‑impact initiatives in fast‑paced environments
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, Human Resources, Law, or related field preferred
Competencies and Skills
- Professionalism, diplomacy, and tact, adjusting communication style to meet the needs of the audience
- Adaptable team player and able to lead and influence others
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
- Constant role model for Sephora’s principles‑based culture and core values which include expertise, innovation, teamwork, passion, initiative, respect and balance
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information
What You’ll Get:
The annual base salary range for this position is $127,500.00 - $169,670.00 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.
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- 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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