Louis Vuitton Human Resources Development Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 12, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a global luxury Maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its leather goods and artisanal ateliers. The company combines heritage craftsmanship with industrial production at specialized workshops and offers structured career paths, skills transmission programmes and international mobility across the fashion and leather-goods ecosystem.
Louis Vuitton in Sarras, France seeks an HR Development Manager (6-month CDD) to lead recruitment, training and talent programmes at the leather goods atelier.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define, deploy and animate the atelier’s talent development and recruitment strategy in partnership with line managers.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for the workshop, from sourcing to hiring, and monitor recruitment KPIs to optimise processes.
- Lead onboarding programmes to ensure a smooth integration for new hires and guarantee consistency with Maison standards.
- Design, implement and oversee the annual training plan; identify training needs in collaboration with managers.
- Manage the training budget (hours and euros) and ensure optimal allocation of resources.
- Pilot the Parcours Pro Maroquiniers and the tutor network of the École Savoir-Faire (selection, training and follow-up).
- Develop training engineering and learning offers aligned with corporate directives and participate in Maison learning projects.
- Animate training commissions and represent training topics at the Works Council (CSE).
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Human Resources or equivalent.
- First professional experience in recruitment, talent development or generalist HR — experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and complex HR projects.
- Solid knowledge of current training regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal aptitude.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — a first successful experience in recruitment, talent development or generalist HR is required; prior exposure to industrial or atelier environments is desirable.
Education
Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Human Resources or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Sarras, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France — conveniently close to Lyon.
Benefits
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development; personalised support and mentoring throughout the assignment; participation in the Maison's environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Culture
Louis Vuitton combines rigorous artisanal standards with large-scale manufacturing, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, continuous learning and operational excellence. Teams are encouraged to share know-how, innovate in processes and contribute to the Maison’s environmental and social commitments.
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