SAINT LAURENT HR Business Partner

MISSION

• Be responsible for all HR activities with a strong focus on talent acquisition, people development, performance management, employee relations.
• Represent the Saint Laurent brands values and engages the employees in promoting the excellence.
• Work closely with the HR Director, Retail Area Managers and Store Managers in order to support the business.
• Implement all HR processes in an integrated way and consistently with HQ’s people strategy.
• Define and execute the recruitment strategy for store staff and corporate positions and make recommendations for new hires.
• Implement partnerships with educational, university and commercial institutions in relation with the luxury industry to constitute a nursery of future candidates.
• Guide employees in their on-boarding process from offer letter through their probation period and subsequent confirmation of employment and follow up the integration in the company.
• Manage, in partnership with the Store and Retail Management, all HR disciplinary actions.
• Manage employee relations issues including performance management and holding associates accountable for following policies and procedures.
• Manage the Labor Management Council according to the Korea Labor Law
• Understand and utilize reporting tools to analyse the business and makes recommendations for adjustments to increase sales and productivity.
• Monitor the monthly evolution of both headcount and budget and liaise with Compensation & Benefit Department on extra costs.
• Preparation of annual Salary Review & bonus payout calculation and Budget and Forecast.
• Assure expense control by managing forecast/budget process, in close partnership with the HR Director and the Compensation & Benefit part.

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Strong experience in the HR professional field with good record and capability of influencing managers, building good commercial relationships and driving an HR strategy.
• Experience in the retail / luxury industry preferable but not limited to those
• Self-driven, passionate individual and team player with the ability to closely interact with business
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, including personnel cost budgeting and financial impact simulations
• Solid experience in employee legslation and local labor laws
• A team-player with strong interpersonal skills, able to quickly establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships with department managers. Demonstrates maturity, professionalism and gravitas.
• Strong ability to recommend HR opportunities and innovation staying ahead of the trends, while keeping the operation impeccable, with a solid service mentality
• Fluent in English in verbal and written
• Proficient in MS Office functionalities & e-learning platform
• Traveling is required

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.