Hermès HR Business Partner

About Hermès

Hermès South Asia Pte. Ltd. is the regional subsidiary of Hermès, the French luxury house renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and timeless design. As part of the Hermès group, the organisation combines a strong heritage-led brand identity with an international, matrixed operating model and high standards for client service and employee development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategy aligned with business needs; manage end-to-end recruitment for stores and corporate functions including offers, contracts and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment channels (agencies, universities) and promote internal mobility locally and internationally.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration to ensure compliance with audit and statutory requirements; review compensation and sales incentive programmes for competitiveness and motivation.
• Act as trusted HR advisor to line managers on strategic and operational people matters; equip managers with tools and coaching to manage performance and development.
• Serve as primary point of contact for complex employee relations issues; ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant resolutions.
• Plan and drive engagement surveys, internal communications and team‑building initiatives to enhance employee experience.
• Coordinate performance review and talent processes: identify high‑potential employees, recommend development plans and manage Annual Performance Review rollout.
• Identify learning needs with the business, manage nominations and follow‑up on the corporate Learning Platform, and coordinate regional/corporate training programmes.
• Collect, consolidate and deliver HR reporting and analytics for workforce planning; lead ad hoc corporate HR projects such as HRIS rollouts and stock option initiatives.
• Maintain close partnership with the Regional HR team to ensure alignment with group policies and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner; experience in luxury retail or a multinational environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local employment legislation and market practices.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate and manage complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; ability to liaise effectively at all organisational levels.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with discretion and maturity.

Skills

Experience

Minimum six years of human resources experience with at least three years serving as an HR Business Partner. Prior exposure to luxury retail or multinational corporate environments is preferred, including responsibility for recruitment, C&B, talent and employee relations.

Education

Degree qualified in Human Resources or a related field.

Workplace

Culture

The organisation emphasises craftsmanship, discretion and impeccable client service, translating the brand's artisanal values into its people practices. The workplace is international and collaborative, with a strong focus on development, high standards and alignment with regional Hermès policies.

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