Celine HR Business Partner

About Celine

Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Advise managers on strategic HR initiatives including change management, organizational evolution, and managerial culture alongside day-to-day personnel matters
• Manage recruitment operations, budget allocation, and stakeholder coordination with hiring managers, talent acquisition partners, external providers, payroll, and personnel administration
• Define and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent aligned with business requirements
• Build and maintain a candidate pipeline for succession planning through exploratory conversations and participation in external networking events
• Organize and deploy performance reviews, development assessments, and compensation decisions across assigned populations in alignment with Group HR policy
• Monitor employee development needs through individual follow-up plans to anticipate skill development and mobility opportunities; support employees and managers in career progression
• Collaborate with the L&D team to identify training needs and design individual and collective development programs
• Propose workplace wellness, collaboration, and team cohesion initiatives tailored to departmental needs
• Contribute to organizational transformation projects as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of generalist HR experience, with emphasis on recruitment and HR development
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition and workforce planning
• Advanced understanding of HR processes and organizational dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously while managing operational priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in written, verbal, and professional interactions
• Strategic mindset balanced with practical operational focus
• Proficiency in English

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years in a generalist HR role, with particular emphasis on recruitment and HR development functions. Experience managing HR operations for mid-sized teams (100+ employees) in a structured corporate environment is preferred.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Culture

Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.