About the Role
As a Talent Acquisition Intern - Retail, you will support new and existing store recruitment initiatives across the UK, gaining hands-on TA experience in a fast-paced, beauty-driven environment and delivering exceptional experiences.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the sourcing and screening of candidates through job boards, social media, and professional networks.
- Supporting the coordination and administration of the end-to-end recruitment process, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and updating candidate pipelines.
- Collaborating with hiring managers to ensure timely communication and a smooth candidate experience.
- Helping prepare onboarding materials and assisting with induction sessions to ensure a seamless new starter experience.
- Playing a key role in enhancing our candidate experience, ensuring every interaction reflects Sephora’s values and culture.
- Supporting employer branding efforts, including content creation, careers-site updates, social-media storytelling, and campus/early careers initiatives.
- Conducting research on market trends, competitor best practices, and emerging TA tools to support continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- A proactive approach with an eagerness to learn and contribute ideas.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Occasional travel in the UK may be required to supporting hiring and recruitment events off-site.
- Must hold valid right-to-work status for the UK for the duration of the internship.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised
- Proactive
- Curious
- Microsoft Office applications
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Location
- Russell Square, London
Work Type
- Hybrid working policy of 3 days onsite per week
Experience Level
- Internship
- Some experience in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment would be highly beneficial
Benefits
- A generous employee discount across the world’s best beauty brands.
- A paid day off on your birthday.
- Access to a perks and wellbeing platform offering discounts, wellness support, and more.
- LVMH Heart Fund – social and emergency support.
- Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy extra days.
About the Company
- 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, welcomed, and free to celebrate what makes them unique.
- We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty together. And now, we’re excited to invite the next generation of talent to join us on that journey.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
