Kering HR Operations Supervisor

Overview

Kering is a global luxury group managing an international portfolio of maisons in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and eyewear. The group combines entrepreneurial creativity with centralized expertise across functions such as human resources, digital, and operations to support brand growth and sustainability initiatives. As an employer, Kering positions itself as a matrixed, innovation-driven organization that partners closely with its maisons and regional teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations within the AMER HR Shared Services (HRSS) model, ensuring accurate and timely execution of HR transactions (onboarding/offboarding, employee data management, compliance).
• Supervise, coach and develop HR operations team members, conducting performance management and training to maintain service excellence.
• Monitor HR service levels and operational KPIs, prepare management reports and dashboards (Brand MPMs) to identify trends and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Act as local lead and contributor to HR transformation initiatives: support process standardization, automation, scalability and improved employee/brand experience.
• Partner with AMER HRSS Centers of Excellence, IT and external vendors during HRIS implementations and system integrations; support testing, data validation and post-implementation stabilization.
• Drive adoption of new processes and technologies across HRSS through change management activities, communications, training and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure HR data integrity, security and governance across systems and integrations; maintain audit readiness and compliance with federal, state and local employment legislation and internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide operational and financial insights that support decision-making and optimized service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR operations or shared services environments.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Proven track record supporting HR transformation initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Experience participating in HRIS implementations and system integration projects.
• Practical knowledge of HRIS platforms such as Workday, DataFlow; UKG preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communicator with training, knowledge-transfer and change management experience.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM) preferred.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years in HR operations or shared services, including 2+ years supervising a team. Demonstrated involvement in HRIS implementations, system integrations, and HR transformation or process optimization projects within a regional or global HRSS environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Kering fosters a collaborative, maison-centric culture that balances creative autonomy with group-level operational excellence. The group emphasizes sustainability, innovation and cross-functional partnership, offering an environment where HR professionals can lead transformation projects and engage with global teams.

About Cerulean

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