HR Business Partner

About Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent, founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent, made history by introducing luxury ready-to-wear in its 1966 “Rive Gauche” collection. That move helped redefine modern fashion and influenced the broader cultural landscape. Since becoming part of Kering’s luxury division in 1999, and under Anthony Vaccarello’s creative direction since April 2016, the house has continued to stand among the leading names in luxury. Its range includes women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

Role Overview

The HR Business Partner will collaborate closely with business leaders and line managers to support employee relations, hiring, performance processes, and the rollout of HR policies. The position is responsible for keeping employee information accurate, maintaining compliance with employment legislation, and supporting initiatives that strengthen employee engagement while aligning HR practices with business priorities.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Work to fulfill hiring requirements in line with the workforce plan.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs and agree on recruitment timelines.
• Carry out the recruitment and interview process for open roles.
• Help create a smooth and positive experience for candidates from start to finish.
• Prepare and review offer letters before sending them to candidates.
• Draft vacancy notices for posting on relevant job boards.
• Coordinate with preferred local and international recruitment agencies for external hiring efforts.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns related to company policies and procedures.
• Support disciplinary meetings and help prepare invitation documents.
• Assist with onboarding and induction for new joiners when required.
• Work with store and head office teams to help build a positive experience for both existing employees and new starters.

Audit, Reporting, and Administration

• Maintain employee files and records accurately in Workday.
• Share correct employee information with the payroll team and work with them to support accurate pay and reporting.
• Provide support with forecasting and cost-related needs when needed.
• Coordinate probation confirmations with management.
• Track recruitment administration, including visa and labour card follow-ups, arrival arrangements for overseas new joiners, and start-date coordination.
• Verify and keep right-to-work documents up to date in line with legal requirements.
• Help maintain records and documentation.

Profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed planning and organizational abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR platforms, especially Workday.
• Approachable and comfortable dealing with a wide range of people.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and able to support both strategic and day-to-day HR work.
• Good understanding of local employment law and the ability to follow both legal and company requirements.
• Willingness to learn, build HR expertise, and progress toward a more senior position.

Equal Opportunity

Saint Laurent is committed to developing a workforce with broad diversity. The company values differences in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious belief, and sexual orientation as strengths that help create a richer workplace, encourage individual and collective expression, and improve adaptability in a changing environment. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.

Additional Information

This is a regular full-time position based in London, England, United Kingdom. The employer listed is Yves Saint Laurent UK Ltd. The start date provided is 2026-09-01.