Regional Human Resources Manager - Midwest & Mid-Atlantic

LVMH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louis Vuitton Chicago regional office is seeking a Regional Human Resources Manager for the Midwest & Mid-Atlantic. This hands-on role partners with retail management to drive onboarding, recruitment, employee relations, development and engagement programs, while ensuring policy compliance and HR operations.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of HR experience in international organizations, strong strategic and operational HR capabilities, and will report to the Senior Director of Human

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of HR experience in an international organization.
• Strong strategic and operational HR capabilities.
• Experience partnering with retail management and driving HR programs.

Responsibilities

• Talent development, employee engagement, and training support, including succession planning and coaching.
• Employee relations management with policy interpretation, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Recruitment and onboarding oversight, including full-cycle recruitment and onboarding initiatives.
• HR administration, record-keeping, benefits, payroll inquiries, and liaison with corporate HR.

Job description

Regional Human Resources Manager - Midwest & Mid-Atlantic

The Regional Human Resources Manager for the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic region serves as a strategic business partner to the retail management population and supports the responsibility for all HR functions as it relates to onboarding, recruitment, employee relations, development and engagement of talent, implementation and administration of human resources programs and employment policies, personnel record-keeping, and compliance with federal/state laws and regulations.

Job responsibilities

Talent Development, Employee Engagement, and Training Support

• Identify key developmental needs and work closely with Store Management and Regional leadership to support and foster talent development and career growth for employees
• Partner and provide consultative guidance to support Store Management on performance management, productivity touch bases, coaching and corrective actions
• Creation of succession planning through development plans with store leadership for high potential employees; creating viable action plans to further foster development
• Manage bi-annual Retail bonus plan (KPI gathering and administration)
• Drive alignment on accountability to foster a culture of engagement, retention, recognition, and feedback, connecting the work back to key business priorities and KPIs
• Champion and advocate for DEI initiatives
• Lead and facilitate HR education and training to employees

Employee Relations

• Recommend, implement, and interpret HR employment policies and procedures
• Manage and consult on employee relations issues and support Store Management team in employee coaching, counseling, problem solving, and providing leadership with conflict resolution for all store personnel issues
• In partnership with Employee Relations, investigate employee concerns in a timely manner
• Work closely and communicate frequently with the Employee Relations and HR teams to ensure consistency among practices
• Consistently demonstrate skills critical for managerial success
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as with LV policies and procedures
• Analyze employee relations trends and help develop proactive strategies, solutions, programs, and policies

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Be a strategic talent acquisition partner for stores and drive full cycle recruitment completion in partnership with retail management and TA team
• Support in sourcing, identifying and interviewing candidates to ensure a match for business needs and culture
• Assist with creation of process and improvement of in store onboarding initiatives
• Partner with Store Management on compensation proposals through internal and external research and data
• Respond to all hiring inquiries to positively represent our brand
• Build proactive pipeline of candidates in the market for future openings for all areas of the business – including referrals of candidates to other local stores based off organizational and structural fit
• Manage requisition process with Regional HR team and ensure legal compliance throughout recruitment process
• Responsible for effectively ensuring the maintenance of FTE budget and partner with Regional HR to maintain staff cost, headcount, and HR KPI’s

Other Responsibilities

• Work closely and partner with Corporate and/or Regional HR as store liaison on notifications of any leave of absence requests, worker’s compensation intake, benefits & compensation, payroll inquiries and all other related HR matters
• Prepare, audit and maintain accurate records, files, and reports, including responsibility for maintaining personnel records; time keeping, reconciliation of hours and HR related forms and reports
• Maintain a strong relationship with regional and corporate HR partners and Regional Vice President
• Work effectively across all HR tools to ensure data is updated and always correct
• Perform all necessary HR administrative functions effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the business objectives and goals

Profile

The ideal candidate must be strategic as well as tactical as this is a “hands-on” position which requires interaction and visibility with all levels of the organization. Successful candidates will possess considerable knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources administration, excellent problem-solving skills, effective oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, superior conflict management skills, approachability, dealing with ambiguity, command and influencing abilities, motivating others, drive for results and building effective teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic recruitment and a human resources background with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in human resources within an international organization.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources, Midwest & Mid-Atlantic and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Additional information

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce.

In addition to a generous benefits package, unparalleled career development opportunities, both locally & globally, as an employee at Louis Vuitton, you can expect to be provided with industry leading training which will offer you an in-depth insight into the luxury and retail environment.

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of USD$100,000 - $140,000 annually, plus the opportunity for a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/ perks and two retirement plans both with employer contributions. This position is located at our Chicago, Illinois regional office and will require an on-site schedule.

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.