HR Specialist - 6 months contract

Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, committed, and passionate candidate for the position of HR Specialist to join the HR team within LVMH Fashion Group ME. As HR Specialist you will be responsible for all HR generalist responsibilities for the Saudi Arabian retail population. The role is based from Riyadh & reporting to the Head of HR. Due to legal requirements within KSA we are only able to consider Saudi Arabian nationals for this opportunity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced atmosphere and to directly contribute to our growth whist broadening your HR expertise within the Maison’s of LVMH Fashion Group ME.

Job responsibilities

Employee Relations:

• Maintain a full knowledge of employment law & HR best practice ensuring a luxury level of HR service is provided to the business. A true ambassador for LVMH’s core belief and values.
• Provide professional HR advice and support to employees and key stakeholders on a range of HR & ER topics.
• Lead in all levels of disciplinary, grievance, capability processes for the region, including the coaching of line managers and associated documentation. Escalating where necessary any high-risk employee relations issues to the Head of HR.
• Participate in Performance & Career Review process and Individual Compensation Review process.
• Continuously review the market to have up to date market knowledge to ensure compensation and benefits package for each Maison remains competitive.
• Supporting line managers with performance management process to drive productivity for all colleagues.
• Management of probation periods for new joiners.

Administration:

• Responsible to ensure monthly & annual LVMH HR reports are submitted in an accurate & timely manner.
• Responsible to ensure creation of employee profiles within LVMH talent system and manage necessary updates throughout employee lifecycle ensuring all HR data is accurate.
• Ensuring reference checks are completed for new joiners & exit interviews for leavers.
• Manage monthly commission & incentive review & input to payroll.
• Maintain the organisational charts to ensure accurate and up-to-date information as per people budgets.
• Ad hoc administrative requests when required. Preparation of regular reports as requested to support continuous improvement in the monitoring of: absence, performance management, headcount evolution, salary comparisons etc.

Talent:

• Managing all recruitment needs for the Saudi Arabian market. Leveraging your retail network & expertise to create talent pools and talent maps, to be pro-active with the demanding & evolving recruitment needs of KSA.

• Support in recruitment routine activities (CV filing, CV data base administration, interviews booking).
• Support the onboarding & induction plans for new joiners to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.

• Anticipate future talent needs across the network and build own fashion and luxury network.

Profile

Profile:

• Due to legal requirements within KSA we are only able to consider Saudi Arabian nationals for this opportunity.
• Experience working within HR function is preferable within luxury retail industry is a plus. Or an interest to learn more about the luxury retail industry. Ability to provide a luxury level of HR/recruitment service to all stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or equivalent with a passion for HR/Recruitment. Ideally CIPD qualified.

• KSA market experience, strong understanding of the needs and nuances of the regional market.
• Fluent English & Arabic language is a must, additional languages is a plus. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and manage relationships with numerous complex stakeholders.

• Strong IT skills (MS Office, including advanced Excel).
• Warm & engaging personality with a positive and proactive mindset, strong ability to multi-task and to work at a fast pace while maintaining excellent quality and attention to detail.
• Emotional intelligence, with mental and professional agility to be able to move between brands and HR issues seamlessly clarifying priorities in an ever-changing environment