Assistant Manager, Talent & Excitement

LUXASIA is the leading and largest beauty omnichannel brand-builder of Asia Pacific. Since 1986, it has successfully enabled market entry and brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands, including Albion, Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Creed, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Montblanc, Paco Rabanne, Salvatore Ferragamo, and SK-II. LUXASIA has established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Revlon (for Elizabeth Arden), Puig, Shiseido, and Orveon (for Laura Mercier). The Group's integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing & analytics, and supply chain management. LUXASIA is powered by a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2700 talents across a growing footprint of 15 markets.

Why Join Us?

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent – that is you. We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.

With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful?

Role Purpose:

The Assistant Manager, Talent & Excitement (T&E) will play a vital role in HR operations, impacting both day-to-day functions and strategic talent initiatives within the Sales & Marketing team. This role specifically supports the retail division and will be instrumental in ensuring a motivated, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and Onboarding
   • Lead recruitment efforts for interns, contractors, and retail staff.
   • Manage onboarding processes to ensure seamless integration and alignment of new hires with the company's values and goals.
2. Employee Lifecycle Management
   • Oversee the entire employee lifecycle from hiring through offboarding, focusing on compliance, employee engagement, and smooth transitions.
3. Retail-Specific HR Needs
   • Manage recruitment and payroll verification for retail employees.
   • Facilitate year-end performance reviews and KPI setting to support and develop retail talent.
4. Collaboration and Employer Branding
   • Foster partnerships with external entities, such as makeup schools and colleges, to maintain a strong talent pipeline.
   • Contribute to employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality candidates and reinforce the company's market presence.
5. Employee Relations and Engagement
   • Support a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and promoting engagement initiatives to build a motivated, high-performing team.
6. Budgeting and Payroll
   • Assist in budget planning for retail HR functions, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time to maintain employee satisfaction.
7. Reporting and Ad-Hoc Projects
   • Track and report on employee movements and trends, leveraging data for insights that inform business needs.
   • Manage ad-hoc HR projects to support ongoing organizational growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR, with a focus on talent acquisition, HR management & development, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and engagement.
• Prior experience in a retail environment is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills are required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Entrepreneurial and able to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous stakeholders.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?

If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and let’s grow together.

Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

LUXASIA aspires to build a One Team of talents that reflects the diversity of the communities in our operating markets. LUXASIA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, marital status, or any other characteristics as provided by law.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.