- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $95,000–115,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About David Yurman
Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and painter Sybil Yurman, David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house distinguished by its artistic heritage and iconic Cable design. Blending sculptural form, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand brings a distinctive creative perspective to fine jewelry. As an employer, it encompasses disciplines ranging from jewelry design and product development to retail, client services, and corporate functions. Its professional environment connects artistic expression with the exacting standards of luxury, inviting employees to contribute to a shared legacy of design innovation while cultivating enduring relationships with a discerning clientele.
David Yurman seeks a Retail Human Resources Business Partner for the Central US, based near Austin, Texas, to advise retail teams on employee relations, talent development, recruitment and people operations. This field-based role requires frequent travel to regional stores, sometimes on limited notice, and offers an estimated annual base salary of $95,000–$115,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work proactively with Retail management to minimize employee relations issues.
- Conduct investigations or interventions as needed to mitigate or resolve problems.
- Approve and administer disciplinary actions.
- Partner with senior management and legal on cases and recommend action plans.
- Ensure adherence to HR policies and employment-related legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Lead the region’s Annual Review process, managing consistency and completion.
- Partner with managers throughout the year to monitor and improve employee performance.
- Support promotions, career path mapping and succession planning.
- Work with Learning & Development to assess needs for new hires, people managers and ongoing development; shape content and champion platforms with teams.
- Source, interview and assess retail talent.
- Build talent pipelines for new-store staffing and key roles.
- Coach managers on hiring best practices.
- Conduct exit interviews and log, analyze and report meaningful feedback and retention and turnover data.
- Support onboarding and offboarding operations with payroll and benefits, IT, Learning & Development, loss prevention and other teams.
- Work with Compensation to ensure competitive package offerings by location and with Benefits to publicize and market offerings to staff.
- Work with Finance and Retail Operations on headcount planning by store.
- Keep the Workday HRIS up to date and assist users as needed.
- Ensure parity in policies, practices and standards.
- Identify and implement programs to optimize the retail employee experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of fundamental HR practices, including employee relations, talent development, performance management, recruitment, compensation and benefits, and employment law.
- Familiarity with HR systems, including Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter and digital learning platforms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently, often with limited advance notice.
- Must currently live close to one of the listed Central US locations or be willing to relocate immediately.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably independently managing a population.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 95,000 to USD 115,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays for corporate roles, generous paid time off and sick time.
Culture
David Yurman’s workplace culture is rooted in the artistic partnership of its founders, blending a sculptor’s eye for form with a painter’s sensitivity to color. As a family-founded American luxury jeweler, the brand places craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its teams bring this artistic heritage to life through distinctive design and a refined, personal approach to client service.
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.
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