The HR Business Partner will work closely with leadership and management teams to align human resources strategies with business objectives, while driving employee engagement, performance, and talent development.
Role & Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Partnership:
- Partner with senior management and department leaders to understand business goals and objectives and align HR strategies accordingly.
- Be the trusted advisor to business leaders on People topics: Talent Acquisition, talent management, workforce planning, performance management and succession planning
Talent Management & Development:
- Identify talent gaps, create strategies for recruitment, and collaborate with the Talent Enablement team to attract top-tier talent for key roles.
- Support leadership in cultivating high-performance teams, including coaching managers on effective team management and employee engagement practices.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
- Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, ensuring alignment with the brand’s values and LVMH Beauty.
- Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Performance Management:
- Support the performance management cycle, ensuring clear goals and performance expectations are set and met.
- Provide guidance on performance appraisals, feedback, and development plans to improve individual and team performance.
Budget Management
- Oversight and full budget management on People costs + HR Budget for the brand
Change Management:
- Lead or support brand & division change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions, clear communication, and Maison and employee buy-in.
- Help drive the integration of new technologies, processes, and systems that impact employee experience and operational efficiency.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and industry regulations related to HR practices.
- Advise and support CoE teams and brand HQ on compliance & DEI
Reporting & Analytics:
- Leverage HR data and analytics with the CoE team to identify trends, track key performance indicators, and provide insights to business leaders for informed decision-making.
Key Competencies & skills
- Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with at least 4 solid years in a business partner role within the luxury retail, beauty, or fashion industries.
- Proven experience in talent management, employee relations, and performance management.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, including organizational development and change management.
- Experience in a matrix organization, demonstrating a collaborative and cross-functional working style.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to influence and work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, luxury retail environment, and manage competing priorities.
- A strategic thinker who can deliver results through effective People initiatives and drive change when necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Administration, or related fields. A master’s degree or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.