Christian Dior Senior HR Business Partner

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

• Define and implement HR strategy aligned with business objectives for DSI, Data Factory, Supply Chain, and Customer Service divisions, ensuring strategic orientation matches organizational priorities
• Serve as HR business partner to senior leadership and operational teams, providing advisory support on workforce engagement, employee relations, and HR policy application
• Lead all HR processes within the assigned scope: recruitment (both management and non-management levels), onboarding, talent development, performance management, internal mobility, and compensation policies in collaboration with Maison HR specialists
• Ensure legal compliance with employment law and labor regulations in conjunction with the Personnel Department and Social Affairs Division
• Design and execute recruitment strategies meeting organizational evolution needs while maintaining balanced talent profiles across seniority, capabilities, expertise, and potential
• Manage partnerships with external recruitment firms and temporary staffing agencies; identify and propose innovative sourcing methodologies
• Guarantee comprehensive communication, welcoming, integration, and ongoing support for new employees
• Develop and monitor individual development plans encompassing training, career progression aspirations, and internal mobility opportunities
• Participate in all group-wide engagement initiatives and organizational development programs launched by LVMH
• Cultivate a climate of trust, openness, and engagement; champion change management and reinforce collective commitment
• Prepare annual budgetary exercises and ensure adherence to approved headcount allocations
• Conduct annual salary review processes, providing recommendations to HR leadership, Compensation & Benefits, and departmental leadership while respecting budgetary constraints
• Promote and maintain a respectful, inclusive working environment that advances diversity and equity across all teams
• Supervise an HR Manager based in Blois and an apprentice based in Paris

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years' experience as a Senior HR Manager in a demanding, rapidly evolving environment
• Solid knowledge across all core HR functions: recruitment, training, career management, employment law, and compensation
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive, autonomous approach with strong initiative and sense of responsibility
• Rigorous organizational skills and analytical capability to manage complex situations and make informed decisions
• Absolute discretion and commitment to confidentiality
• Fluent English proficiency (essential)

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10–12 years as a Senior Human Resources Manager in a demanding, fast-evolving corporate environment with comprehensive exposure to all core HR disciplines.

Education

Not specified in source material.

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.

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