Alaïa HR Business Partner

About Alaïa

Alaïa is a Parisian couture house defined by sculptural elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and an enduring devotion to the female form. Founded by Azzedine Alaïa, the Maison continues to unite architectural design, exceptional materials, and atelier savoir-faire within a culture that values precision, intimacy, and creative integrity. As an employer, Alaïa offers the rare opportunity to contribute to a house where heritage is not preserved as nostalgia, but advanced through innovation, discipline, and collaboration. Its teams are encouraged to cultivate excellence across design, craftsmanship, retail, communications, and operations, while upholding the discreet, uncompromising spirit that has made Alaïa a singular name in luxury fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across the creative operations, from needs definition and sourcing through integration, adhering to internal procedures and Group recruitment committees
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies for key positions, including sourcing, candidate management, and budget oversight
• Supervise campus recruitment initiatives and school relations programs in coordination with the HR apprentice; manage interim staffing and agency relationships
• Support organizational design and workforce planning while challenging managers on resource requirements
• Coordinate key HR initiatives including annual performance reviews, professional development interviews, and people reviews
• Guide new employee integration in collaboration with managers and Group HR teams
• Ensure HR data integrity through close coordination with Group Administration and Payroll teams via Workday
• Manage employment law matters and disciplinary proceedings in partnership with HR leadership and external legal counsel, maintaining equity and procedural compliance
• Lead employee representation and social dialogue management, including CSE (Works Council) coordination and data analysis
• Develop and deliver annual training plans aligned with Maison strategy, manage onboarding training programs, and participate in Group Learning & Development initiatives
• Propose and execute cross-functional HR projects supporting Group strategy and coordinate Maison HR events

Qualifications

• Master's degree (bac+5) in Human Resources or business school graduate
• Minimum 5 years of successful experience in a similar HR role
• Demonstrated expertise across all HR disciplines (recruitment, employee relations, labor law, training, payroll administration)
• Proven experience in the fashion or luxury goods industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong listening ability
• Native or fluent command of French; excellent English (verbal and written) mandatory
• Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion
• Meticulous attention to detail and procedural compliance

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a comprehensive HR role, preferably within luxury goods, fashion, or similar structured corporate environments. Demonstrated track record of managing recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration for creative or operational teams.

Education

Master's degree (bac+5) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a business school.

Workplace

Culture

Alaïa fosters an intimate, craft-led culture where precision, creativity, and respect for the maison’s couture heritage guide daily work. As an employer, it offers a collaborative environment that values artisanal excellence, thoughtful innovation, and a deep sensitivity to form, material, and timeless elegance.

About Cerulean

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