Junior HR Business Partner

Overview

Kering Eyewear is the luxury eyewear division within the Kering group, combining sector expertise with a portfolio of premium and designer brands. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, the business emphasises creativity, brand stewardship and operational excellence across design, manufacturing and go-to-market activities, and offers career pathways within an international, multi-brand environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as a professional HR Business Partner to local business leaders, providing pragmatic guidance, coaching and challenge to support growth, profitability and employee engagement targets.
• Design and deliver local people strategies aligned to global Group priorities, including organisational design, talent acquisition and employer branding.
• Manage end-to-end HR activities: Talent Acquisition & Management, Learning & Development, compensation & benefits administration, and employee engagement initiatives in line with Group guidelines.
• Coordinate with external local partners for HR administration, payroll and HR operations ensuring compliance with German labour law and Group procedures.
• Own local HRIS activities, internal HR reporting and people analytics to inform decision-making and measure HR impact.
• Support deployment and calculation of sales force incentive schemes and ensure accurate execution.
• Implement and maintain an effective performance management process adapted to business needs.
• Provide support on employee relations, compliance matters and health & safety initiatives.
• Ensure administrative accuracy, timely completion of HR processes and adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Promote a diverse, agile and empowered workplace culture that fosters internal mobility and talent development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• 1–2 years' experience as an HR Generalist or HR Administrator within a structured, internationally present organisation.
• Good knowledge of employee legislation and practical experience applying local labour law (Germany).
• Fluent written and spoken German and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Demonstrated project management capability and experience coordinating cross‑functional activities.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills with a process- and results-driven mindset.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 1–2 years of hands‑on HR experience as a generalist or HR administrator in a structured, globally oriented company, with exposure to talent acquisition, HR operations and local labour law.

Education

Degree in Economics, Business Administration, HR Management or equivalent.

Culture

Kering Eyewear operates within a creative, brand-focused luxury environment that values talent development, internal mobility and sustainability. The workplace encourages entrepreneurial thinking and cross-functional collaboration while upholding the high standards and heritage of a global luxury group.