Louis Vuitton HR Business Partner

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day HR partner to managers and employees at Gérald Genta, Daniel Roth and L’Epée, supporting people and organizational priorities amid strong growth.
• Advise managers on team development, performance management and change.
• Coordinate and manage key annual HR campaigns and processes, including salary reviews, budget campaigns and annual performance reviews.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development and mobility.
• Prioritize L’Epée’s integration into the LVMH ecosystem by facilitating the adoption of Group HR processes, tools and practices, connecting teams with internal networks and supporting them through the transition.
• Maintain a regular presence at the L’Epée site to build trusted relationships with employees and tailor support to operational needs.
• Contribute to Learning projects by identifying development needs and helping deliver training initiatives.
• Support analysis of engagement survey results and help managers define and monitor action plans.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss law and HR policies while contributing to the continuous improvement of practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of confirmed experience in a generalist HR or HR Business Partner role, ideally in a growing watchmaking, industrial or artisanal environment.
• Knowledge of Swiss employment law and confidence managing day-to-day HR matters and key HR processes, including salary reviews, budgets and annual performance reviews.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with varied stakeholders, combining a strong on-site presence, understanding of operational priorities and sound advisory skills.
• Influence and ability to support change with pragmatism and sensitivity.
• Ability to work effectively in complex environments, manage ambiguity and priorities, and demonstrate emotional intelligence.
• Assertive communication, active listening, facilitation of dialogue and a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Solutions- and results-oriented approach, strong initiative, and interest in talent development and the transmission of expertise.
• Availability for regular travel to L’Epée’s site in Delémont.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years in a generalist HR or HR Business Partner role.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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