Position Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Departments: Human Resources
Function: Human Resources
Grade: 140
Reports To: Sr Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Distribution Center (not remote)
Sephora Human Resources
At Sephora, our people create and drive our success. We know that bringing the best beauty products, services, tools, and experiences to our clients means finding, training, and engaging the absolute best talent in the industry. Our HR teams invest heavily in our talent in our Distribution Centers. We strongly believe (and our actions prove it!) that our people are our best asset, and we work every day to arm them with the knowledge and tools not just to get the job done but to feel inspired and fearless while doing it.
Your Role at Sephora…
The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a critical role in supporting EHS initiatives across Sephora’s Distribution Center network. This role drives safety culture through regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, employee training, and data-driven improvements, partnering with operations, HR, and leadership to uphold Sephora’s commitment to employee well-being.
Essential Functions of Job:
Regulatory Compliance, Culture & Continuous Improvement:
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards (e.g., proper PPE usage, equipment guarding). Report any violations to EHS and Operations leadership, and actively partner with Operations to address and correct instances of non-compliance.
- Implement EHS policies, procedures, and training programs tailored to distribution center operations
- Research and integrate industry-leading safety practices and innovations
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training attendance, and incident reports in designated systems (e.g., iWarehouse)
Safety Data & Reporting:
- Utilize PowerBI, Excel, and iWarehouse to maintain real-time safety dashboards tracking KPIs (e.g., incident rates, near-misses, training completion)
- Identify patterns in safety data to predict risks, prioritize interventions, and measure the impact of safety initiatives. Present findings to site and network leadership in clear, actionable reports
- Assist with preparing documentation for regulatory audits or corporate EHS reviews.
Training & Emergency Preparedness:
- Deliver comprehensive safety training, including onboarding and refreshers
- Lead safety huddles, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives
- Ensure First Aid/CPR certification and emergency preparedness compliance
Maintain emergency response equipment and evacuation documentation
Risk Identification, Audits:
- Conduct job hazard analysis (JHAs) and regular safety inspections
- Lead or support incident investigations and implement SMART corrective actions
- Address ergonomic risks through assessments and process improvements
Case Management & Collaboration:
- Support Workers’ Compensation case management and return-to-work programs
- Partner with HR, operations, and maintenance to integrate EHS practices
- Participate in safety committees and cross-functional improvement projects
Contribute to sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives
We would love to hear from you if have…
- 1+ years of related EHS experience, preferably in a distribution center or manufacturing facility
- Experience in emergency response; First Aid and CPR certification preferred
- Experience with workers compensation case management
- Knowledge of distribution operating systems and all aspects of warehouse, production and logistics and transportation-related activities
- Skilled in leading incident investigations using root cause analysis tools such as Fishbone diagrams and the 5 Whys. Must develop and track SMART corrective actions while ensuring findings are clearly communicated to prevent recurrence
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to work independently
- Successfully role mode teamwork and demonstrate a collaborative approach when working with staff, associates and management.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule and adhere to the requirement of working any designated shift and overtime as requested per business and operational needs
The annual base salary range for this position is $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 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. 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, you’ll enjoy…
- Beauty & Beyond: Every day we reimagine beauty, discover new brands, and influence positive change. Together we inspire our clients, empower people, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We think this is beautiful.
- Endless Evolution: You will learn with innovators, artists, and experts in every field. As our business evolves, so will you. Here, you’re empowered to choose your own path, accelerate your growth, and be your best. As part of our family and the LVMH community, your options are endless.
- Creativity Unleashed: At Sephora, you’re encouraged to explore, innovate, and have fun while working with diverse clients, teams, and leaders. You won’t just partner with iconic brands; you’ll help build them. We value your curiosity, your drive for success, and the emotional connections you make. Together we’re defining the future of beauty.
- Bold Authenticity: Being bold and different has made us a global beauty and retail leader. At Sephora, we celebrate diversity, embrace your unique and winning spirit, and believe that real beauty is being authentically you. You are what sets us apart.
- Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We pledge to create a beautiful community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored. We will drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business—ensuring that our employees, brand partners, suppliers, and our clients feel a sense of belonging. We believe in demonstrating our values with action!
Meaningful Rewards: Sephora offers comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits, EAP, generous vacation and holiday time off, meaningful engagement activities, an employee discount, free beauty product gifts from brand partners, and so much more!
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.
