HR Business Partner Manager

About the role

The HR Business Partner Manager will act as the strategic link between the Group’s global HR vision and the specific needs of the French market. Reporting to senior leadership, you will design and deliver end‑to‑end HR solutions for both retail boutiques and corporate functions, ensuring alignment with business goals and French labour regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with French business leaders to translate commercial objectives into HR strategies, workforce plans and agile organisational structures.
• Adapt and roll out Group‑wide HR policies (performance, compensation, benefits) in compliance with French legal and cultural requirements.
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for boutique managers, sales advisors, supply‑chain experts and corporate roles, optimizing cost‑per‑hire and time‑to‑fill.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning and high‑potential identification, focusing on retail managers and workshop leaders.
• Oversee the performance‑management cycle, guiding managers to set objectives, give feedback and implement improvement plans.
• Serve as senior expert on employee relations, handling complex cases, disciplinary actions and grievance procedures in line with the French Labour Code and works council (CSE) protocols.
• Conduct regular boutique and workshop visits to identify retention actions and enhance employee experience.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
• 8‑10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist.
• Proven experience in the retail or luxury sector.
• Deep knowledge of French Labour Law, collective bargaining agreements and CSE consultation processes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link HR initiatives to P&L and commercial drivers.
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder‑management skills, balancing employee advocacy with business pragmatism.

Required skills