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 matters including change management, organizational evolution, and management culture, as well as day-to-day HR issues
• Oversee recruitment operations and budget management, coordinating with hiring managers, talent acquisition, external providers, payroll, and administrative personnel
• Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business needs to attract top talent
• Build and maintain an active candidate pipeline for succession planning through exploratory meetings and participation in external events
• Organize and deploy performance reviews, development assessments, and compensation processes across assigned populations, ensuring clear communication of objectives
• Monitor team development needs through individual follow-up plans, anticipating skills development and mobility opportunities while coaching employees and managers on career aspirations
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to identify training needs and design individual and collective learning programs
• Propose initiatives addressing workplace well-being, collaboration, and team cohesion
• Participate in organizational transformation projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a generalist HR role, particularly in recruitment and HR development
• Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment management
• Strong understanding of generalist HR practices
• Demonstrated ability to understand organizational dynamics and translate business strategy into people practices

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years in a generalist HR function with substantial experience in recruitment and HR development. Must demonstrate operational excellence and strategic partnership with business leaders.

Education

Not explicitly stated; bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field is typically expected for this seniority level.

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.