Senior Labor Relations Business Partner - Northeast (New York City, NY, US, 1003

Job 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]]Belong to Something BeautifulAt 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. Senior Labor Relations Business PartnerTHIS IS A REMOTE ROLE AND CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN THE NORTHEAST PART OF THE COUNTRYAbout the TeamSephora’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 SummaryThe 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 readinessAdvising leadership on NLRA and NLRB‑related exposureConducting labor vulnerability assessments across retail and DC locationsSupporting the design of scalable labor risk mitigation frameworksSupporting collective bargaining strategy where applicableDriving organizational awareness of labor‑related legal and reputational riskThe 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic Labor Risk LeadershipLead execution of the U.S. labor relations strategy across retail and distribution center operationsConduct labor risk and vulnerability assessments using engagement trends, ER data, operational indicators, and external labor market signalsIdentify organizing risk and develop proactive mitigation strategies in partnership with HR, Operations, and LegalProvide executive‑level updates and recommendations regarding labor exposure, organizing activity, and risk postureTranslate federal and state labor law developments into actionable business guidanceLR Campaign & NLRB StrategyLead cross‑functional coordination during organizing campaigns, election activity, objections, or unfair labor practice proceedingsPartner with Legal on NLRB filings, hearings, and compliance strategyPrepare leaders for lawful communication and ensure adherence to NLRA requirementsSupport campaign stabilization strategies post‑election to mitigate operational and engagement disruptionEnsure documentation protocols and governance standards are followed during high‑risk labor eventsLeadership Advisory & Cross‑Functional InfluenceServe as trusted advisor to retail, DC, HR, and executive leaders on complex labor mattersAssess and communicate potential legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks associated with workplace decisionsInfluence policy and program decisions by evaluating labor relations impactGuide leaders through time‑sensitive crisis situations that require rapid, legally compliant actionSystems, Governance & Leader EnablementDesign and implement scalable labor relations playbooks, rapid response protocols, and best practice frameworksDevelop and facilitate advanced labor awareness training programs to increase leadership capability in high‑risk environmentsAudit workplace practices to ensure alignment with labor law and company valuesCreate structured reporting and trend analysis tools to monitor workforce risk indicatorsBuild cross‑functional awareness of labor relations shifts impacting the retail industryPolicy & Compliance StrategyIdentify requirements for new or revised policies based on federal and multi‑state legislative changesPartner with Legal to ensure compliance with evolving labor regulationsEnsure labor practices align with company values and workforce expectationsSupport collective bargaining strategy and contract administration where applicableWorking ConditionsWillingness 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 discretionQualificationsEx