HR Manager, SEA Retail

EssilorLuxottica; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in eyewear in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee their HR function across Southeast Asia. The role involves leading a team of HR professionals, driving HR strategies, and improving organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of HR experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and retail experience would be advantageous. This position offers a dynamic environment with competitive responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience in multiple countries.
• Solid HR Business Partner experience.
• Retail experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive business results by optimizing organization efficiency.
• Lead a team of HR professionals to execute HR strategies.
• Anticipate HR issues based on business strategies.
• Create consistent HR processes and systems.
• Drive a culture of performance and employee relations.
• Coach leaders on HR capability.
• Lead core HR processes across the business.
• Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
• Enhance the effectiveness of the HR organization.
• Develop talent within the HR function.

Skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team development

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM or Business Administration

Job description

About EssilorLuxottica

EssilorLuxottica is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Its portfolio includes proprietary brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Arnette, Costa del Mar and Alain Mikli, as well as licensed brands including Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Bulgari, Chanel, Coach, Dolce&Gabbana, Ferrari, Michael Kors, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., Valentino and Versace. Our products are designed and manufactured in high quality plants in Italy, USA and China.

EssilorLuxottica Group’s operations are segmented into two main divisions: wholesale and retail. The Group’s global wholesale distribution network covers more than 150 countries across five continents and is complemented by an extensive retail network of approximately 9,200 stores, with LensCrafters and Pearle Vision in North America, OPSM and Laubman & Pank in Australia and New Zealand, Spectacle Hut in Singapore, GMO and Óticas Carol in Latin America Salmoiraghi&Viganò in Italy and Sunglass Hut worldwide.

EssilorLuxottica's mission is to protect the eyes and enhance the look of women and men in the world, creating the best possible eyewear to satisfy its clients and interpret consumer tastes and aspirations. The Group pursues this mission ethically and responsibly, engaging all of its energy, skill and experience, keenly aware of how essential glasses are to the well‑being of consumers, allowing them to work, read and communicate their personal style. To enjoy the beauty of life in all its forms and the beauty of the world that surrounds us.

About South East Asia (SEA) Retail

SEA & Korea is a very dynamic sub‑region with a strong omni‑channel business model. Amongst it is the Retail business division for the SEA region. We are present in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam through 130 retail stores both fully owned and through our Joint Ventures. We are proud to have close to 400 employees.

The incumbent will oversee the HR function across SEA Retail and report into the Head of HR of Asia and functionally to the Head of Retail SEA. The incumbent will also lead a team of HR Professionals located across SEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as part of the Leadership teams to drive business results through optimizing organization efficiency, developing people culture, enhancing talent management, HR structure & processes.
• Directly lead a team of HR professionals to develop and execute HR strategies and tactics that develop the organizational capability and capacity to achieve the organizational objectives.
• Anticipate human resource issues, concerns, and needs based on business strategies and internal and external environmental and competitive factors.
• Partner with HR Asia and Headquarters colleagues to create and operate consistent HR processes, systems, and tools to deliver HR services efficiently and effectively to the businesses.
• Drive a culture of performance, results, and positive employee relations.
• Coach leaders on HR capability including talent management and organizational change.
• Lead the execution of core HR process across the business including Organization Design, Performance Management, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits Management, People Development, Budget Planning, Manpower Forecasting, and Change Management.
• Provide a broad range of HR services in support of the end‑to‑end employee lifecycle including talent attraction, onboarding, engagement, retention and up to separation.
• Lead regional HR initiatives and programs while partnering Asia and Global HR teams.
• Constantly enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the HR organization and develop the talent within the function to meet the needs of the business and ensure succession depth.

Who You Are

• You are skilled at managing relationships at all levels within the organization including at the executive level, building trust and influencing through relationships and data.
• You have the ability to move quickly in both strategic design and practical execution to meet the needs of the team and business in a fast‑paced environment.
• You are a hands‑on leader with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• You use sound judgment, considering all sources and dependencies when making decisions.
• You are comfortable working in a matrix and ambiguous environment.

What You Should Have

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Administration or relevant discipline.
• 8‑10 years of progressive HR experience including solid HR Business Partner experience across multiple countries. Retail experience would be highly advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship building skills.