Christian Dior Senior Human Resources 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

• Partner strategically with functional leaders to understand business priorities and develop HR strategies aligned with commercial and organizational goals
• Own and oversee the complete employee journey from onboarding through offboarding, ensuring engagement, development, and support at every career stage
• Design and implement agile organizational structures that support business growth and shifting priorities, leading change management initiatives while sustaining engagement
• Drive recruitment for assigned perimeter while proactively managing internal talent mobility, career advancement, and cross-functional rotations to retain high performers
• Lead structured performance management cycles and People Reviews; identify high-potential talent, develop succession plans, and partner on targeted development strategies
• Execute annual compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, promotions, and recognition programs in partnership with the Compensation & Benefits team
• Serve as trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters; ensure compliance with local labor laws while championing inclusion, diversity, and cultural values

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with minimum 3 years as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to align HR strategies with financial and operational business targets
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong understanding of local labor laws, employment regulations, and HR compliance standards
• Full professional proficiency in French and English (written and spoken)
• High level of organization and attention to detail

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments (retail, luxury, technology, or corporate matrixed settings preferred), with at least 3 years operating as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leadership teams. Demonstrated expertise in aligning people strategies with business objectives and managing complex organizational initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's degree or relevant HR certification (such as CIPD, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) is advantageous.

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.