- Employee Relations & Operational HR: Provide expert, proactive guidance and coaching to store managers and team managers on complex employee relations matters, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary processes in full compliance with local employment laws.
- Talent Management & Succession Planning: Partner with retail leadership to identify high-potential talent, support local development plans, and contribute to robust succession planning frameworks across stores in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa.
- Performance & Development Coaching: Facilitate performance review cycles, support career development conversations, and collaborate with internal training teams to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted upskilling solutions for retail staff.
- HR Metrics & Reporting: Monitor, analyse, and report on key HR metrics (such as turnover, absence rates, and headcount stability) to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Culture & Employee Engagement: Drive local and regional employee engagement initiatives, championing Louis Vuitton’s culture, diversity and inclusion commitments, and wellbeing programs to maintain a motivated and inspired retail workforce.
- HR Projects & Process Optimization: Collaborate on regional and Maison-wide HR initiatives, change management projects, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and digital tools.
- Onboarding & Integration Support: Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a seamless transition from onboarding to long-term integration, supporting new retail hires during their formative months.
- Compliance & Local Legislation: Ensure all HR practices, policies, and documentation adhere strictly to current employment legislation across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa.
