Christian Dior HR Operations Manager

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.

Role & Responsibilities

• Pilot recruitment and hiring processes for the assigned scope, including needs assessment, candidate selection, interviews, and contract validation
• Conduct integration follow-ups for newly hired employees and oversee annual talent management processes, including performance evaluation campaigns
• Manage professional pathways and internal mobility, supporting employee development and career progression
• Actively participate in and lead HR budget construction for the assigned sector
• Advise management on HR matters, providing expertise and strategic recommendations
• Contribute to maintaining a constructive and harmonious social climate through field-based initiatives
• Counsel and support managers in managing labor relations within their scope while ensuring compliance with legislation and company agreements
• Participate in development and transformation projects for the assigned scope, bringing a strategic HR perspective
• Define and implement resources to deploy Operations strategy
• Contribute to safety and environmental objectives across the scope
• Serve as the on-site liaison for Dior HR policies to Supply Chain and Logistics teams

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in HR, labor law, or employment law
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar HR role within an industrial environment (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or comparable sectors)
• Fluent English for cross-functional stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated expertise in talent management and HR operations optimization
• Strong analytical and risk-assessment capabilities
• Exceptional pedagogical and communication skills
• Proven organizational and prioritization abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and coordinate complex initiatives

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an HR operations or HR business partner role within an industrial environment such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or similar manufacturing sectors. Demonstrated experience managing HR operations for large teams (200+ employees) and working closely with operational management in supply chain or logistics contexts is essential.

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) in Human Resources, labor law, or employment law.

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.

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.