Celine - Controller, Human Resources

Position

CELINE is a fast-growing French and Leather-Goods Couture House that belongs to the LVMH group driven by a new holistic and creative project led by Hedi Slimane, its Artistic, Creative, and Image Director.

CELINE’s ambition is to become one of the most iconic luxury brands worldwide. To make this vision a reality we are looking for enthusiastic, agile, and passionate personalities who are eager to evolve in a demanding environment.

CELINE is looking for an Human Resources Controller to join its HR Team in New York City!

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

As a Human Resources Controller you will participate in the planning, analysis, and controlling of the company and you will be particularly in charge of all HR-related costs and data. As a critical role within the bigger HR organization, you will work closely with regional and local cost planning team, finance controllers and HR business partners to analyze headcounts & associated people costs.

YOUR IMPACT

Ensuring data quality from our HR information system

• Assist in the calculation of monthly commission and ad hoc incentives.
• Remain acutely aware of organizational trends that could impact resource costs
• Monitor key 3rd party costs such as security guards, temp agency, etc.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis as needed to support the business.
• Perform monthly reconciliation for payroll costs.
• Support with the management of HR budgets, forecasts, and trend analyses.
• Monitor key KPIs and help ensure that staffing is optimized.
• Making and implementing proposals for improvement. Partner with HR and Finance teams to improve and streamline HR costing planning processes and tools
• Assist in the preparation of presentations to senior management on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Liaising with headquarter HR controlling team in France, the local finance and HR at fashion group teams locally.
• Creating and running monthly HR reports. Provide detailed analysis of variances to the management team on the variance between actual vs budget for HR-related costs (salaries, overtime, benefits, commissions, bonuses, 401k, allowances, etc.).

Profile

KEYS FOR SUCCESS

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

• Experience in luxury/fashion business a plus.
• Good understanding of HR functions is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in cost control & planning at sizeable companies.
• Degree holder in Accounting / Finance or equivalent.

Competencies

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize work, solve problems independently and proactively; ensure all targets are met.
• Self-motivated with strong growth mindset and learning agility.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization including senior leadership and retail associates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment.
• Well-organized with strong data analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Languages: Fluent in English, French is a plus.

Additional information

Workplace: 598 Madison Avenue, 10022 New York, NY.

Potential starting date: August 2023.

Workplace: On-site 4 days a week.

The compensation for this position ranges from $85,000-$105,000/ annually. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discounts/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.

OUR ENGAGEMENT

CELINE is an equal-opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard.

We are committed to the prevention of all discrimination and providing equal opportunities to all applicants irrespective of gender, gender expression, disability, origin, background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law.

CELINE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.

• Contract type: Permanent Job