Kering Eyewear Junior HR Business Partner

Overview

Kering Eyewear is the luxury eyewear division within the Kering group, combining sector expertise with a portfolio of premium and designer brands. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, the business emphasises creativity, brand stewardship and operational excellence across design, manufacturing and go-to-market activities, and offers career pathways within an international, multi-brand environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as a professional HR Business Partner to local business leaders, providing pragmatic guidance, coaching and challenge to support growth, profitability and employee engagement targets.
• Design and deliver local people strategies aligned to global Group priorities, including organisational design, talent acquisition and employer branding.
• Manage end-to-end HR activities: Talent Acquisition & Management, Learning & Development, compensation & benefits administration, and employee engagement initiatives in line with Group guidelines.
• Coordinate with external local partners for HR administration, payroll and HR operations ensuring compliance with German labour law and Group procedures.
• Own local HRIS activities, internal HR reporting and people analytics to inform decision-making and measure HR impact.
• Support deployment and calculation of sales force incentive schemes and ensure accurate execution.
• Implement and maintain an effective performance management process adapted to business needs.
• Provide support on employee relations, compliance matters and health & safety initiatives.
• Ensure administrative accuracy, timely completion of HR processes and adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Promote a diverse, agile and empowered workplace culture that fosters internal mobility and talent development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• 1–2 years' experience as an HR Generalist or HR Administrator within a structured, internationally present organisation.
• Good knowledge of employee legislation and practical experience applying local labour law (Germany).
• Fluent written and spoken German and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Demonstrated project management capability and experience coordinating cross‑functional activities.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills with a process- and results-driven mindset.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 1–2 years of hands‑on HR experience as a generalist or HR administrator in a structured, globally oriented company, with exposure to talent acquisition, HR operations and local labour law.

Education

Degree in Economics, Business Administration, HR Management or equivalent.

Workplace

Culture

Kering Eyewear operates within a creative, brand-focused luxury environment that values talent development, internal mobility and sustainability. The workplace encourages entrepreneurial thinking and cross-functional collaboration while upholding the high standards and heritage of a global luxury group.

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.