HR Business Partner — Fashion & Watches & Fine Jewelry

Location SeoulSeoulSouth Korea
Type Other
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel — HR Business Partner (Fashion & Watches & Fine Jewelry) in Seoul. Strategic HR role supporting talent, performance and change.

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, watches and fine jewelry. As a global luxury house, Chanel operates an international retail and product organization that combines artisanal craftsmanship, creative leadership and commercial precision. The employer is known for a discreet, high-performance culture that values creativity, quality and the long-term development of talent.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary HR strategic partner to leadership for Fashion and Watches & Fine Jewelry businesses in the Seoul market, aligning people strategies with commercial and brand objectives.
  • Drive workforce planning, organisational design and talent segmentation to ensure the right capability and capacity across retail, wholesale and product teams.
  • Lead end-to-end talent acquisition and onboarding for key local and expatriate roles, collaborating with regional and global talent teams.
  • Coach managers on performance management, succession planning, career development and high-potential programmes.
  • Advise on employee relations and local labour law compliance; manage sensitive cases with discretion and adherence to Chanel policies.
  • Partner with Compensation & Benefits and Total Rewards to implement competitive remuneration, grading and mobility decisions locally.
  • Design and deliver local learning interventions, leadership development and change-management initiatives tied to business priorities.
  • Contribute to HR projects and rollouts driven by regional/global programmes (HRIS, policy updates, diversity & inclusion efforts).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) preferred.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a trusted business partner in a matrixed, international organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of Korean labour legislation and local HR practices.
  • Experience managing complex employee relations and confidential matters with sound judgement.
  • Demonstrated capability in workforce planning, talent management and organisational design within retail, product or luxury sectors.

Skills

Talent acquisition and executive recruitment Workforce planning and organizational design Performance management and succession planning Employee relations and Korean labour law expertise Change management and stakeholder engagement HRIS exposure (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Cross-cultural communication in a global matrix environment

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or senior generalist role; prior exposure to luxury, fashion, retail or watches & jewellery is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; postgraduate degree or recognised HR certification preferred.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture that blends creative excellence with rigorous commercial discipline; employees operate in a high-touch, discreet environment where craftsmanship, attention to detail and long-term talent development are prized. Collaboration across global teams and respect for heritage are central to daily work.