Yves Saint Laurent HR Business Partner

About Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in headcount and workforce planning while managing staff control measures
• Manage internet and intranet job postings, screen CVs, and coordinate interview processes for retail recruitment
• Own replacement hiring across existing stores and participate in new store opening recruitment initiatives
• Execute onboarding programs including orientation and new staff team integration
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze departures to inform retention strategies
• Develop and maintain talent pools through active networking and regional market engagement
• Partner with retail and store management to drive talent retention and development efforts
• Participate in and facilitate internal talent assessments, reviews, and development activities
• Lead recruitment and staffing projects across the China region
• Conduct development and training needs analysis and recommend appropriate solutions
• Support corporate and regional talent management programs from headquarters and Kering
• Prepare offer proposals for new hires and promotions according to compensation and benefits structures
• Implement annual merit increments and salary changes per headquarters and regional guidelines
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Coordinate with compensation and benefits functions to ensure timely completion of employment cycle processes
• Guarantee quality execution of HR operational activities and projects in the assigned region
• Manage internal communication within responsible business areas
• Respond to HR inquiries and employee questions in a timely manner
• Provide consultation to line managers on people management, labor law compliance, and performance issues
• Implement annual performance management cycles and deliver performance management training
• Support store directors and area managers with performance feedback, improvement planning, and coaching
• Facilitate performance review cycles and ensure all discussions are documented in Workday
• Maintain legal compliance in all HR activities across the region
• Provide daily Workday technical support to the retail team
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of HR data maintenance and Workday updates
• Organize and implement staff engagement activities in the assigned region
• Support headquarters, regional, and China-wide HR projects as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of comprehensive HR experience with at least 3 years in an HRBP capacity
• HRBP experience in retail or consumer industry strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms, particularly Workday
• Sound HR generalist expertise in recruitment and employee relations
• Strong knowledge of Chinese labor law and employment regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and digital tools
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Willingness to travel within the region

Skills

Experience

At least 7 years of solid human resources experience, of which a minimum of 3 years must be in an HR Business Partner role. Experience in the retail or consumer goods sector is preferred. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations management, and HRIS operations within a multi-site retail environment.

Education

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

Workplace

Culture

Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.

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