Senior HR Business Partner at Groupe LVMH

Groupe LVMH; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe LVMH in Dubai, UAE seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to drive the people agenda for a luxury beauty Maison. You will partner with senior leadership to design agile structures, manage talent, and oversee budgets within a complex matrix environment, delivering data-driven HR solutions that align with business goals.

You will lead organizational design, talent strategy, and employee relations, while ensuring compliance and DEI standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 7 years as HR Business Partner in luxury retail, beauty, fashion or fast-paced MNCs.
• Experience designing organizational structures and applying strategic foresight to workforce evolution.
• Proven ability to navigate and influence a matrix organization.
• Strong data-driven mindset with ability to translate metrics into people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating business goals into actionable people strategies.
• Partner with department heads on workforce planning, talent management, and succession in a matrix structure.
• Lead organizational design initiatives and job redesigns to future-proof the workforce.
• Collaborate with Talent Experience to attract top talent and develop programs for managers.
• Champion inclusive culture, engagement, employee relations, and conflict resolution.
• Drive end-to-end performance management and support major change initiatives.

Skills

HRBP experience

Organizational design

Matrix organization

People analytics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in HR / Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

HR analytics tools

Job description

Apply for Senior HR Business Partner at Groupe LVMH in Dubai, DU, AE. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Position 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

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.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams. Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.