Temporary Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is a leading French Maison within the LVMH Group, celebrated for its heritage, craftsmanship and creative leadership in luxury fashion. The House positions itself as a destination for professional growth where métiers d’art and creativity are combined with a commitment to sustainable development, inclusion and employee-led communities such as sustainability and DEI.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own full life‑cycle recruitment for retail roles across the West Coast, from sourcing to offer extension and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with Regional Directors, Boutique Managers and corporate stakeholders to identify and anticipate hiring needs and define role profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and maintain a proactive retail talent pipeline for sales associates, key markets and boutique management positions.
• Conduct qualitative candidate assessment: phone and in‑person interviews, reference checks, and offer negotiations ensuring a luxury-level candidate experience.
• Perform market visits and mystery shopping to gain market-specific insights and inform recruiting approaches.
• Track recruiting KPIs and productivity metrics for sales teams; support succession planning and internal mobility initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Paris HR team to refine recruitment tools and processes; travel as required across regional markets.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of progressive talent acquisition or recruitment experience, ideally with a focus on luxury retail.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet hiring targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Demonstrated assessment and interviewing capability with the ability to articulate candidate evaluations clearly.
• Creative and resourceful sourcing mindset with a keen understanding of the luxury retail landscape.
• Availability for a 5–6 month temporary assignment and willingness to travel as needed.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience; 3–8 years preferred, with demonstrated success recruiting retail and boutique roles within luxury or premium retail environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Culture

The Maison embraces a culture of creativity, craftsmanship and excellence, underpinned by LVMH’s emphasis on talent development and inclusivity. Employees are encouraged to engage in cross‑Maison initiatives and employee‑led communities focused on sustainability, diversity and social responsibility.