Senior HR Business Partner

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics in Dubai is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to drive people strategy within a complex matrix. You will partner with leaders to manage talent, design agile structures, optimize budgets, and leverage data to build high‑performing teams.

The role demands 10+ years of HR experience, luxury retail exposure, and strong change‑management skills to shape a resilient HR operating model for a premium beauty Maison.

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR experience with 7+ years as HRBP in luxury retail or beauty
• Proven organizational design experience and strategic workforce evolution
• Strong matrix organization navigation and stakeholder influence
• Bachelor’s in HR/Business; SHRM-CP/PHR a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership, translating business goals into people strategies.
• Plan workforce and succession within a complex matrix organization.
• Lead organizational design and future-proof workforce structures.
• Identify gaps and design recruitment strategies with Talent Experience.
• Foster inclusive culture and manage employee relations and engagement.
• Oversee performance cycles, change initiatives, and budget compliance.

Skills

HR strategy

Workforce planning

Talent management

Organizational design

Change management

Data analytics

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree or HR certification

Job description

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.

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.