Luxury Maison is the high-end division of Beiersdorf AG, dedicated to curating a portfolio of prestigious skincare brands that embody luxury, innovation, and science-backed beauty. This exclusive Maison brings together world-renowned brands, each with a distinct heritage and expertise, offering consumers the ultimate in high-performance skincare.
Together, Chantecaille and La Prairie brands exemplify Beiersdorf Luxury Maison’s dedication to superior craftsmanship, scientific innovation and the art of luxury skincare.
La Prairie, The Luxury skincare house where audacious innovation has cultivated a pioneering approach to beauty. A place where heritage and creativity are infused with the values of care, passion, entrepreneurship and excellence. A place where dedicated and diverse professionals each contribute to an inspiring and unique environment. A place for careers to grow and flourish and where our sustainable foundation nourishes talents and futures.
Chantecaille’s mission is to create luxurious botanical beauty with impact. For the past 25 years, the brand has been at the cutting-edge of some of the industry’s most exciting innovations in skincare and cosmetics, creating iconic products that are beloved worldwide. Founded by Sylvie Chantecaille in 1998, the brand is known around the world for its pioneering use of naturals in both skincare and makeup, as well as its give-back philanthropy program that supports conservation groups worldwide. Always cruelty-free, the products crafted by Chantecaille are the epitome of forward-thinking and created with a sustainable approach.
Position Information
We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Luxury Maison North America Sales teams. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to retail leadership, fostering a positive and engaging employee experience that enables high performance in a fast-paced environment.
The HRBP will provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, compliance, policies, and HR best practices, ensuring alignment with our company values and business objectives. In partnership with leadership, HRBP will help drive success by developing people strategies that enhance both employee engagement and operational excellence.
This position reports to the VP of Human Resources, Luxury Maison North America.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Relations
- Serve as the primary HR contact for retail employees and managers, addressing workplace concerns with fairness and professionalism.
- Investigate and resolve employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, and policy violations, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.
- Provide coaching and training to retail leadership on handling employee relations effectively and fostering a positive work culture.
- Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to mitigate risks and uphold ethical workplace standards across the U.S.
- Conduct regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to company policies and legal standards.
Strategy
- Collaborate with VP of HR and retail leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives, enhancing workforce engagement and productivity.
- Develop, document, and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
- Support organizational design and strategic workforce planning to ensure business is structured for success
- Provide data-driven insights on employee trends, turnover, and engagement to inform decision-making.
- Contribute to talent acquisition strategies, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
Talent Management
- Partner with retail leadership to drive a high-performance culture through goal setting, coaching, and continuous feedback.
- Support performance improvement plans (PIPs) and advise managers on effective talent management strategies.
- Identify training needs and collaborate with the Learning & Development team to enhance leadership and employee capabilities.
Culture & Employee Experience
- Promote an inclusive and diverse workplace by supporting DEI initiatives and fostering a sense of belonging.
- Monitor the organizational culture and proactively address challenges that impact employee engagement and well-being.
- Develop and implement initiatives that enhance overall employee satisfaction and workplace culture.
Project Management
- Lead and support organizational change efforts within a retail environment, ensuring smooth transitions through effective communication and employee engagement.
- Manage HR projects, such as policy rollouts, procedural updates, and organizational restructurings, to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure timely completion of HR processes, including documentation, signatures, and compliance-related approvals.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent is required, PHR or SHRM certification is preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in an autonomous HR Generalist role, supporting retail population. Prior experience in Luxury industry is a strong plus.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, and compensation practices.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
- Agility and ability to pivot as needed to accommodate business needs.
- Ability to develop strong relationships across many functions and external partners at multiple levels within the organization.
- Operate autonomously – ability to deliver results with little supervision in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment.
- Comfortability with a high volume and evolving work environment.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service – quick and accurate responses to employee inquiries and needs
- Advanced Excel skills is a must. Proficiency in ADP, Success Factors, SharePoint, MS Office.
Additional Information
The Beiersdorf Luxury Maison uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our future employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.
This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new responsibilities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The Beiersdorf Luxury Maison confidentially protects personal information provided during the application process in accordance with EEO guidelines and Privacy laws.
