HR Advisor

LVMH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Vuitton, a Maison of the LVMH group, seeks an experienced HR Advisor to deliver comprehensive HR support across our UK & Ireland retail network and South Africa. You will partner with leadership, coach store teams, drive engagement, and ensure compliant HR delivery aligned with luxury standards.

You will manage employee relations, talent development, and HR metrics, while collaborating on regional projects and onboarding initiatives to sustain a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with track record as HR Advisor or Generalist, ideally in luxury retail.
• Solid knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law and employee relations practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills with diplomatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to store managers on employee relations and performance issues, compliant with laws.
• Partner with leadership to drive talent management, succession planning and local development.
• Facilitate performance reviews and identify upskilling needs with internal training teams.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Drive engagement initiatives, champion diversity and wellbeing across regions.
• Collaborate on regional HR projects and continuous process improvements.
• Support onboarding and integration for new retail hires across UK, Ireland and SA.
• Ensure HR practices comply with current employment legislation across all markets.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Coaching & development

Multi-country collaboration

Employment law (UK & Ireland)

Culture & engagement

Job description

Louis Vuitton is seeking a dynamic and dedicated HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support and operational excellence across our retail network in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa. This pivotal role partners closely with retail leadership and store teams to foster a high-performance culture, drive employee engagement, and ensure seamless delivery of the HR agenda aligned with Louis Vuitton's core values and luxury standards.

Job responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Operational HR:Provide expert, proactive guidance and coaching to store managers and team managers on complex employee relations matters, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary processes in full compliance with local employment laws.
• Talent Management & Succession Planning:Partner with retail leadership to identify high-potential talent, support local development plans, and contribute to robust succession planning frameworks across stores in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa.
• Performance & Development Coaching:Facilitate performance review cycles, support career development conversations, and collaborate with internal training teams to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted upskilling solutions for retail staff.
• HR Metrics & Reporting:Monitor, analyse, and report on key HR metrics (such as turnover, absence rates, and headcount stability) to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Culture & Employee Engagement:Drive local and regional employee engagement initiatives, championing Louis Vuitton’s culture, diversity and inclusion commitments, and wellbeing programs to maintain a motivated and inspired retail workforce.
• HR Projects & Process Optimization:Collaborate on regional and Maison-wide HR initiatives, change management projects, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and digital tools.
• Onboarding & Integration Support:Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a seamless transition from onboarding to long-term integration, supporting new retail hires during their formative months.
• Compliance & Local Legislation:Ensure all HR practices, policies, and documentation adhere strictly to current employment legislation across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa.

Profile

• An experienced HR professional with a proven track record operating as an HR Advisor or Generalist, ideally within luxury retail, fashion, hospitality, or a fast-paced retail environment.
• Solid, practical knowledge of employment law and employee relations practices within the UK and Ireland (South Africa market experience is a strong advantage).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and navigate sensitive situations with discretion and diplomacy.
• A pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, high-volume retail landscape.
• Demonstrated experience using HR data and metrics to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
• Strong collaborative spirit, comfortable working across multi-country regions and partnering effectively with diverse store populations.
• Passionate about the luxury sector and deeply aligned with Louis Vuitton's commitment to excellence and client-centric culture.

Additional information

Important Information: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that Louis Vuitton is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton perpetuates the ambitious vision of its namesake. From his origins as a master trunk maker, manufacturing boxes used to pack both everyday objects as well as voluminous wardrobes, Louis Vuitton and his successors introduced numerous innovations including the advent of the flat-top trunk, lightweight canvas, signature patterns, and the tumbler lock. Today, Louis Vuitton’s legacy is expressed through its rigorous spirit of innovation, the boldness of its creations and an uncompromising demand for excellence.

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