HR Director - Luxury Cosmetics

 The HR Director is responsible for designing and implementing the Spanish HR strategy (aligned with the business roadmap, the GM & Global HR). You are a trusted adviser, and you always have in mind the continuous improvement of the HR policies and processes. You will be directly responsible for business partnership and coaching to people managers, social relations, HR compliance, and HR development and projects, while keeping in mind team motivation and wellbeing. This position reports to the GM and dotted line to the Regional HR Director.

How you will create a beautiful impact

HR Business Partner

• Design the HR strategy in strong partnership with the GM & Global HR

• Adaption and implementation of Global HR processes and projects in the local affiliate

• People and Organization: challenge the local management and drive the anticipation of the global strategy and HR Roadmap in Spain.

• Provide HR support and guidance to the local Management for all HR related topics with a special focus on team development.

• Advise and accompany managers on all HR matters (performance and disciplinary issues, legislation, dismissals…)

• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures

• Keep in mind team motivation and wellbeing while performing these duties.

HR Projects

• Pilot the training plan and talent management

• Manage or supervise all HR projects locally while ensuring employees and managers are equipped (EYR, IDP, Objectives setting, salary & bonus review…)

• Responsible for ensuring a smooth running of the employee cycle: hirings, payroll, leavings, risk & prevention, working calendars & admin

• Responsible for all HR related topics during forecasts & budget process. Ensure all data is reliable and updated.

• Responsible for providing Data Quality and accurate reports to Finance and HR Global teams.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Collaborate closely with the management team to anticipate changes and replacement needs.

• Talent sourcing: directly or with recruitment agencies

• Ensure an agile and effective recruitment process while keeping a good candidate experience.

• Implement the EVP strategy in Spain.

Legal & Work Council Relations

• Define and maintain HR policies and procedures

• Ensures the company complies with all its labour and social laws obligations

• Ensures a legal watch with external lawyer support when needed.

• Launch local policies to anticipate and provide answer to local needs.

• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, policies, and regulations

• Prepare, participate and follow-up on Work Council’s meetings

• Be the contact person for staff representatives

• Prepare and conduct negotiations as per the social agenda

General Services/ Office Management

• Responsible for all topics related to General Services of the Spanish Affiliate

• Ensure a correct implementation of the joint office project and a good experience at work for La Prarie´s employees.

• Collaborate with the Nivea counterpart to guarantee a smooth coexistence of Nivea & La Prairie teams

People Management

• Management and development of a Retail HRBP & Team Assistant

What you need to become our next audacious talent

Academic & Professional background

• Business Admin/HR Degree

• 10 years of experience as HRBP or similar positions in a multinational environment

• Strong knowledge of the Spanish Labor Law

• Experienced in team dynamics and individual coaching.

• Executive Coaching Certification desirable

Skills/Behavior

• Business driven and able to deal with different stakeholders

• Ability to identify and implement improvements in processes.

• Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to operate in an international and changing environment

• Well organized, proactive, and efficient personality as well as trustworthy, reliable, flexible

• Good team player and relationship builder

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for use with internal and external partners

• Active listening & people oriented.

• Interested in luxury and skincare

Language: Spanish native and high level of spoken English 

Computer Skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Package

• Previous experience with HR Success Factors (SAP) desirable

At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture.

We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our house and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.