Senior HR Business Partner

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a hands-on partner to senior leadership, driving the people agenda within a luxury beauty Maison. The role balances business alignment with operational execution in a matrix environment, shaping workforce design, budgeting, and data-driven decision-making.

The candidate will partner with leaders to manage day-to-day talent dynamics, develop talent strategies, and lead organizational design initiatives that future-proof

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 7 solid years' operating as an HR Business Partner within luxury retail, beauty, fashion, or fast-paced MNCs.
• Experience in designing organizational structures, assessing structural impacts, executing job re-designs, and applying strategic foresight to workforce evolution.
• Proven ability to navigate, influence, and manage the operational complexities and multi-layered stakeholder dynamics of a matrix organization.
• Operational and data agility with strong analytical mindset to leverage metrics for decision-making.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's or HR certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating business goals into actionable, ground-level people strategies.
• Partner closely with department heads on workforce planning, talent management, and succession execution within a complex matrix structure.
• Lead comprehensive organizational design initiatives, analyzing current structures and evaluating their impacts on operational efficiency and culture.
• Execute targeted job re-designs and apply strategic foresight to future-proof the workforce, aligning team configurations with evolving business models and market dynamics.
• Partner with the Talent Experience team to identify talent gaps, design targeted recruitment strategies, and attract top-tier talent.
• Implement employee development programs and coach managers to cultivate continuous learning and high-performing teams.
• Champion an inclusive, high-engagement workplace culture rooted in LVMH Beauty values; manage employee relations with agility and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Drive end-to-end performance management, accountability, transparent feedback, and individualized development plans.
• Oversee HR budget and brand-level people costs; ensure compliance with labor laws and collaborate on DEI standards.

Job description

Role Overview

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you are a hands-on, highly operational partner to leadership, driving the people agenda for an iconic luxury beauty Maison. Balancing business alignment with operational execution, you thrive in a complex matrixed environment, partnering with leaders to manage day-to-day talent dynamics, design agile organizational structures, optimize budgets, and leverage data to shape high-performing teams within the LVMH ecosystem.

Role Overview

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you are a hands-on, highly operational partner to leadership, driving the people agenda for an iconic luxury beauty Maison. Balancing business alignment with operational execution, you thrive in a complex matrixed environment, partnering with leaders to manage day-to-day talent dynamics, design agile organizational structures, optimize budgets, and leverage data to shape high-performing teams within the LVMH ecosystem.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

HR Partnership & Operations

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating business goals into actionable, ground-level people strategies.
• Partner closely with department heads on workforce planning, talent management, and succession execution within a complex matrix structure.

Organizational Design & Strategic Foresight

• Lead comprehensive organizational design initiatives, analyzing current structures and evaluating their impacts on operational efficiency and culture.
• Execute targeted job re-designs and apply strategic foresight to future-proof the workforce, aligning team configurations with evolving business models and market dynamics.

Talent Strategy & Development

• Partner with the Talent Experience team to identify talent gaps, design targeted recruitment strategies, and attract top-tier talent.
• Implement employee development programs and coach managers to cultivate continuous learning and high-performing teams.

Culture, Engagement & Employee Relations

• Champion an inclusive, high-engagement workplace culture rooted in the core values of LVMH Beauty.
• Navigate complex employee relations with agility, empathy, and a solution-oriented mindset, managing conflict, grievances, and disciplinary actions.

Performance & Change Management

• Drive the end-to-end performance management cycle, anchoring accountability, transparent feedback, and individualized development plans.
• Support brand and division change initiatives, ensuring smooth operational transitions and clear communication.

Financial Stewardship, Data & Compliance

• Data & Analytics: Leverage HR metrics, workforce analytics, and dashboards alongside CoE teams to track KPIs, uncover trends, and drive data-backed decision-making.
• Budget Ownership: Oversee and fully manage brand-level people costs and the complete HR budget with financial rigor.
• Compliance & DEI: Ensure strict adherence to labor laws, company policies, and collaborate with HQ on DEI and compliance standards.

Profile

Qualifications & Competencies Experience: Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 7 solid years' operating as an HR Business Partner within luxury retail, beauty, fashion, or fast-paced MNCs. Organizational Design Expertise: Proven experience in designing organizational structures, assessing structural impacts, executing job re-designs, and applying strategic foresight to workforce evolution. Matrix Navigation: Proven ability to navigate, influence, and manage the operational complexities and multi-layered stakeholder dynamics of a matrix organization. Operational & Data Agility: Highly operational, comfortable managing a broad tactical scope, and possessing a strong analytical mindset to leverage data and numbers for decision-making. Relationship & Influence: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across cross-functional teams. Core Values: Deep alignment with LVMH's core values: Creativity & Innovation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Excellence, and Making a Difference. Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are a plus.