Kendo HR Associate Manager

Paris • France

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler, operates under the esteemed LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury conglomerate. Renowned for its creativity and innovation, Kendo is the driving force behind next-generation beauty products for global Sephora channels and select retailers. The company is celebrated for its entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, and commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a portfolio that includes Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and other distinguished brands.

1. Collect, analyze, and transmit payroll information to the outsourced provider, ensuring accuracy in employee pay slips.
2. Manage meal vouchers and validate data entry related to payroll preparation.
3. Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries, including pay slip elements and social security contributions.
4. Oversee hiring and departure formalities, including drafting employment contracts and managing health insurance affiliations.
5. Prepare regulatory documents related to personnel management and monitor absences and leave.
6. Develop and maintain social dashboards to monitor staff activity, including absenteeism and payroll.
7. Prepare monthly and annual group reports and manage reporting for learning and social actions.
8. Support HR-related projects, events, and tasks as requested.
9. Coordinate the onboarding process for interns and participate in global initiatives from LVMH.
10. Maintain and update electronic HR files and ensure company org charts are accurate.
11. Monitor HR budgets and deliver ad hoc reporting as needed.

1. 2+ years of experience in an HR coordinator or associate manager role.
2. Strong knowledge of labor law and payroll management.
3. Sound judgment and discretion with highly sensitive data.
4. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

1. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
3. Fluency in English and French.
4. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
5. Experience with HRIS is advantageous.

A minimum of 2 years in an HR coordinator or associate manager role is required.

The position offers a hybrid working mode, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative environment of the office.

Kendo fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values creativity, innovation, and diversity. The company is committed to storytelling, quality obsession, and fun, creating an environment where employees are encouraged to thrive and contribute to the brand's success.