- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $100,000–140,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
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.
Louis Vuitton seeks a Regional Human Resources Manager for the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, based at its Chicago regional office in an on-site, permanent, full-time role. The manager partners with retail leadership across talent development, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and compliance, and is offered an annual salary of USD 100,000–140,000 plus bonus opportunity and benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Identify employee development needs and partner with Store Management and Regional leadership to foster talent development and career growth.
- Advise Store Management on performance management, productivity check-ins, coaching and corrective actions.
- Create succession and development plans with store leaders for high-potential employees, including actionable plans to advance their development.
- Manage the biannual Retail bonus plan, including KPI gathering and administration.
- Promote accountability, engagement, retention, recognition and feedback, connecting these efforts to business priorities and KPIs.
- Champion and advocate for DEI initiatives.
- Lead and facilitate HR education and training for employees.
- Recommend, implement and interpret HR employment policies and procedures.
- Manage and advise on employee relations matters; support Store Management with coaching, counseling, problem-solving and conflict resolution for store personnel issues.
- Investigate employee concerns promptly in partnership with Employee Relations.
- Maintain frequent communication with Employee Relations and HR teams to ensure consistent practices.
- Demonstrate skills critical to managerial success.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and Louis Vuitton policies and procedures.
- Analyze employee relations trends and help develop proactive strategies, solutions, programs and policies.
- Partner strategically with stores on talent acquisition and drive end-to-end recruitment with retail management and the Talent Acquisition team.
- Support candidate sourcing, identification and interviews to match business needs and culture.
- Help create processes and improve in-store onboarding initiatives.
- Partner with Store Management on compensation proposals using internal and external research and data.
- Respond to hiring inquiries in a way that positively represents the brand.
- Build proactive candidate pipelines for future openings across business areas, including referring candidates to other local stores based on organizational and structural fit.
- Manage requisitions with the Regional HR team and ensure legal compliance throughout recruitment.
- Maintain the FTE budget and partner with Regional HR to manage staff costs, headcount and HR KPIs.
- Partner with Corporate and Regional HR as the store liaison for leave requests, workers’ compensation intake, benefits and compensation, payroll inquiries and other HR matters.
- Prepare, audit and maintain accurate records, files and reports, including personnel records, timekeeping, hours reconciliation, and HR forms and reports.
- Maintain strong relationships with regional and corporate HR partners and the Regional Vice President.
- Use HR tools effectively to ensure data is accurate and up to date.
- Perform necessary HR administrative functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives and goals.
Qualifications
- Strategic and tactical capability in a hands-on role involving interaction and visibility at all organizational levels.
- Considerable knowledge of human resources administration principles and practices.
- Strong strategic recruitment and human resources background.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Superior conflict management skills.
- Approachability.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity.
- Command and influencing abilities.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Drive for results.
- Ability to build effective teams.
- At least 7–10 years of human resources experience within an international organization.
Skills
Experience
At least 7–10 years of human resources experience within an international organization.
Workplace
The role is situated in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 140,000 per annum.
Benefits
Bonus opportunity; medical, dental and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; paid time off programs; employee discounts and perks; two retirement plans with employer contributions; career development opportunities; industry-leading training.
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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