VP, People

Fresh•New York, NY

32d•$200,000 - $280,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fresh is seeking a highly strategic and dynamic Vice President of People to lead our human resources function. This pivotal leadership role is designed to architect and implement innovative talent strategies that align with Fresh's global business objectives and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture. As an advocate for Fresh’s culture and values, you will champion initiatives that enhance our workforce capabilities and drive organizational success. This entails offering visibility into LVMH’s best practices and innovative solutions while ensuring Fresh's voices are heard at every level. With a nuanced understanding of the beauty industry’s trends and challenges, you will balance local market intricacies against overarching company goals. This role requires a seasoned HR Leader to be based in NYC, leading and supporting the execution of our Fresh HR strategy and transformation. The ideal candidate will have transformation experience, be a change agent with excellent business acumen, have exceptional relationship-building skills, and a player/coach mentality. While a strong HR generalist background with experience across all disciplines of HR is essential, we will provide development opportunities in transformation, vision, and strategy. This role will report directly to the Global Chief HR Officer.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience as a Human Resources Leader in multidisciplinary roles
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven experience as a change agent in a dynamic organizational setting.
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and contribute to Fresh's overall business strategy.
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
Demonstrated ability to act as a player/coach, developing and mentoring team members.
A strong HR generalist background with expertise across all disciplines of HR is essential.
Understanding of global HR practices and the ability to adapt strategies to local market intricacies.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex HR concepts clearly.
Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for informed decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus
Experience in the beauty industry or a similar fast-paced retail environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnering: Serve as the primary HR point of contact and trusted advisor to senior leaders, proactively partnering to develop and implement talent strategies that drive business objectives and organizational effectiveness.
Execute Fresh Talent Strategy: Oversee and execute Fresh talent strategy in partnership with the global HR team, encompassing employee experience, workforce strategy, succession planning, organizational assessment, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), talent acquisition, and HR operations. Create an exceptional employee experience that energizes teams, drives engagement, and establishes a clear career path fostering mobility within the LVMH ecosystem.
Develop Top Talent: Cultivate capabilities across all organizational levels by providing trusted advice and coaching to enhance leadership skills, team performance, and business outcomes. Guide and nurture our HR team to promote a unified team culture within all of Fresh Beauty.
Align Strategies with Legal Standards & Business Goals: Ensure talent strategies are legally-compliant, reflect best-in-class HR practices, and support business objectives. Build a globally high-performing HR team through effective communication, personalized development opportunities, and consistent feedback. Lead execution of global initiatives locally while harnessing people analytics to assess program impact.
Foster Organizational Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with partners within Fresh Beauty, the Beauty Division at large, and LVMH Group to ensure seamless initiative rollouts.
Drive Change Management & Initiative Adoption: Champion change management processes for successful training and implementation of new HR initiatives throughout Fresh's corporate and retail environments. Regularly connect with stakeholders throughout Fresh Beauty to identify essential talent needs for success in both corporate and retail settings.
Optimize Workforce Planning & Development: Implement strategic workforce planning aimed at building an internal pipeline reflective of evolving industry demands. Serve as the subject matter expert in crafting effective talent strategies utilizing resources from both Fresh Beauty and LVMH Group.
Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies that reflect Fresh's business mission and aims, contributing to business growth and success. This includes leading the workforce strategy and culture to drive organizational performance.
HR Digital Systems & Analytics: Leverage HR data for actionable insights and informed decision-making, utilizing digital tools to enhance HR efficiency and employee experience. Define business and people critical metrics, create analytics models, and perform analysis to support evidence-based HR decisions.

Benefits

Training & Development and Culture
Fresh and LVMH Sponsored Trainings and Workshops for Personal and Professional Development
Opportunities for networking and building relationships with LVMH Community and Network
Opportunities to join internal communities: DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, LVMH Employee Resource Groups
Mental Health Support
Free professional consultation, referrals and counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free 24/7 confidential mental health support
Paid Time Off and Flexibility
Comprehensive paid time off inclusive of Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
Two fully-remote weeks throughout the year to encourage flexibility; additional holiday weeks remote
Fertility and Family Planning
Fertility Services, Maternity and Newborn Support, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, including cryopreservation when part of fertility treatment
Paid Parental Leave (Inclusive of Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy) at eligibility
Travel & lodging for those who can’t access care
Back-up dependent Care and Tutoring
Fresh and LVMH ‘Perks’ and Discounts
Fresh In-Store Discounts and Gratis
LVMH Group Friends and Family Sales across all divisions within LVMH: Wines and Spirits, Watches and Jewelry, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Fashion and Leather Goods, etc.
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits through Wage Works
Additional Health Club Discounts, Sporting/Entertainment Ticket Discounts, Insurance Discounts (Pet, renters, home)
Health Care
Medical, dental and vision
Retirement and Additional Benefits
401k with Company Match + Additional Employer Contribution at eligibility