PVH Senior People Advisor
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
PVH Senior People Advisor in Paris | HR advisory, employee relations, and change management role with EMEA scope.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for complex HR advisory matters, providing coaching and guidance to associates and people leaders across EMEA
- Lead HR support for small-scale transition and change initiatives, ensuring smooth aftercare and integration
- Manage informal complaints and conflicts, excluding discrimination or harassment cases, escalating as appropriate
- Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to develop, communicate, and keep current HR policies, knowledge articles, and training materials
- Deliver excellent service to associates and leaders, ensuring requests are addressed professionally and efficiently
- Proactively identify and implement improvements to HR service delivery using data insights and stakeholder feedback
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions including compliance workshops, performance management training, and multilingual EMEA People Manager Connect sessions
- Support organizational change initiatives by coaching managers and associates, working closely with HR Business Partners
- Translate HR policies into actionable support across key processes including onboarding, offboarding, performance management, well-being, compensation, benefits, training, and disciplinary matters
- Partner with business leaders to improve HR metrics such as sickness absence, turnover, performance distribution, talent retention, and engagement
- Provide clear direction and connect stakeholders to appropriate resources, acting as a trusted HR confidant
- Use data insights to anticipate and address recurring HR issues across teams and functions
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of experience in HR operations or generalist roles; experience as a Junior HRBP is advantageous
- In-depth understanding of HR policies, practices, and employment regulations
- Proven ability to handle complex advisory and employee relations issues
- Strong service orientation with excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
- High level of personal accountability, critical thinking, and sound judgment
- Strong resilience and demonstrated experience managing change and expectations
- Fluency in French and English
- Proficiency in HRIS platforms, with Workday and ServiceNow experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in HR operations, HR generalist roles, or similar functions. Junior HR Business Partner experience is considered an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate proven success in managing complex employee relations issues, delivering HR advisory support, and driving improvements in HR service delivery.
Education
No specific educational requirement stated; however, a background in human resources, business administration, or related field is typically expected for this seniority level.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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