Chanel Senior HR Business Partner, Core Corporate Functions

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own and drive the people and organization strategy for Operations, Finance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs, ensuring each function's people agenda is proactively shaped, implemented, and measured for impact
• Set and steward the portfolio's P&O roadmap, establishing priorities, defining outcomes and milestones, and reporting progress to business leaders and the Head of P&O
• Translate global Corporate P&O strategies into regional context, adapting enterprise philosophies into fit-for-purpose implementation plans
• Lead organization and operating model design, workforce planning, and optimization to support agility, efficiency, and growth
• Design and implement talent development, succession, and pipeline strategies for critical roles across supported functions
• Serve as orchestrator and business-unit interface for organizational development and engagement initiatives, including transformation programs and change management
• Establish governance, measurement, and reporting rhythms to track progress, resolve impediments, and communicate impact to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of HR Business Partner experience supporting corporate or enabling functions in complex, matrixed organizations
• Demonstrated strategic partnership capabilities with senior leaders while maintaining operational rigor
• Proven ability to manage or partner across multiple geographies and build trust with geographically distributed teams
• Strong organizational design and operating model design capabilities
• Evidence-based approach to decision-making leveraging data and analytics
• Experience leading or partnering on workforce redesign for AI/human-machine collaboration initiatives
• Experience working within a center-of-expertise and shared-services operating model
• Leadership agility and adaptability in evolving operating models
• Experience in luxury, retail, or creative industries preferred

Skills

Experience

Minimum 15 years as an HR Business Partner or equivalent strategic HR leadership role supporting corporate or enabling functions within complex, matrixed organizations. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of translating enterprise people strategies into practical, business-led outcomes; designing and optimizing organizational structures for agility and efficiency; and partnering effectively with C-suite and senior business leaders on talent, culture, and organizational transformation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related discipline. Advanced degree or professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 170,000 to USD 200,000 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements and hybrid scheduling (3 days per week in New Jersey office); dedicated paid time off for wellbeing and wellbeing fund; generous paid time off policies; 401(k) retirement plan; comprehensive healthcare coverage; life insurance; disability coverage; health advocacy services; international business travel accident and medical coverage; commuter transit and parking benefits; employee resource groups; volunteer time off and charitable donation matching through CHANEL Community; in-house career development programs and leadership training.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

About Cerulean

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