KERING HRBP Manager

About Kering

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering’s Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of €17.2 billion.

Your opportunity

You will be the HR Business Partner for designated Mutualized Brands, partnering closely with business leaders and employees to support business objectives and drive people-related initiatives across the employee lifecycle.

In addition to HRBP responsibilities, you will lead Learning & Development initiatives across brands and contribute to selected Group HR projects in collaboration with local and APAC HR teams.

How you will contribute

Your mission will be the following:

• HR Business Partner Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Business Partnering

• Partner closely with business leaders to understand business priorities and provide practical HR advice and solutions.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees, serving as a trusted advisor on people-related matters.
• Manage employee relations cases, performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns.
• Identify organizational and people risks and provide recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR best practices.

• Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across designated brands.
• Drive proactive sourcing and talent mapping through various channels and professional networks.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and ensure an efficient recruitment process.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with relevant stakeholders.

• HR Operations

• Oversee employee lifecycle administration in partnership with HR Operations.
• Monitor attendance, overtime, leave management, and compliance with labor regulations.
• Support employee data management, organizational changes, and HR reporting.

• Talent & Organizational Development

• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and development discussions.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and recommend development actions.
• Facilitate leadership development, team effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• Promote an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing work environment.

• Group HR Projects & Cross-Brand Initiatives

• Lead the planning, coordination, and deployment of Learning & Development programs across brands, in collaboration with APAC HR and external partners.

• Coordinate and facilitate talent development programs, workshops, and learning activities to support employee growth and organizational capability.

• Contribute to the execution of group-wide HR projects and initiatives in partnership with local and APAC HR teams.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in HR, including recruitment and HR business partnering responsibilities.

• Solid knowledge of HR practices, employment legislation, and labor relations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive and coordinate multiple HR initiatives simultaneously.

• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to understand organizational needs and build strong partnerships with leaders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations objectively and make sound recommendations.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn and take on new challenges.

• Fluent in Japanese and business-level English.

• Experience in the retail and/or luxury industry is a plus.

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Why work with us?

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enrich 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.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.