Senior Director, International People & Culture (EMEA, LATAM & APAC)

Position

Position: Senior Director, International People + Culture (EMEA, LATAM + APAC)

Location: Paris, France based on our Kendo Paris Office

Reports to: This key HR leadership role reports to the SVP, International (based in Paris) with a dotted line to the Global VP, People + Culture (based in San Francisco)

Overview: As the Senior Director, People + Culture (HR), you will lead the development and execution of HR strategies across Kendo EMEA, LATAM and APAC. As a key member of the Kendo International Leadership Team, you’ll partner closely with international leaders, the Global HQ HR team (based in the U.S.) and LVMH HR in markets to align HR programs with business goals, foster employee engagement, and drive organizational effectiveness.

 

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition + Mobility:

• • Drive inclusive, region-specific hiring strategies aligned with global standards.
  • Partner with Global Talent Acquisition on hiring approaches, tools, and employer branding.
  • Champion talent mobility across Kendo and the broader LVMH ecosystem.

Employee Relations + Engagement:

• • • Foster a consistent and engaging employee experience across international markets, in alignment with global employee engagement strategy.
    • Manage employee relations matters with cultural and legal nuance, ensuring alignment with company values and global best practices.
    • Act as a trusted advisor to international leaders and managers on employee matters and organizational effectiveness.

Performance Management (RISE) + Succession (OMR)

• Lead the RISE performance management lifecycle across international markets.
• Collaborate with the Global Talent Management team to drive calibration and development efforts
• Facilitate the OMR process for EMEA, LATAM & APAC regions while partnering with Global to ensure the international lens and key talents are represented effectively. Use talent data to inform strategic development, succession, and mobility planning.
• Ensure EMEA, LATAM & APAC leaders are well-trained in performance coaching and feedback

Compensation (ICR) and Benefits:

• Partner with Global Total Rewards on the global ICR consolidation and lead international ICR efforts
• Provide regional insights on compensation trends, cost-of-living, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure benefits are locally relevant and aligned with global and LVMH guidelines
  
  

Learning & Development:

• Partner with Global Talent Development team to execute company wide learning initiatives while adapting for localized needs.
• Identify regional development needs and partner with Global Talent Development to shape relevant, impactful programs.
• Leverage OMR outcomes to support leadership development, high-potential programs, and regional upskilling strategies.

HR Operations + Compliance:

• Oversee regional HR operations, payroll, HRIS, and legal compliance.
• Implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Change Management:

• Lead and support regional implementation of global and local change initiatives
• Guide leaders through organizational transitions with cultural sensitivity.
• Partner with Global HR and Employee Communications Team to ensure consistent messaging and smooth adoption.

Global HR Governance:

• Ensure adoption of global HR policies while providing local adaptation where needed.
• Act as the key liaison between International HR and Global HR Centers of Excellence (Talent, DEI, Rewards, Operations).
• Contribute to global HR governance forums to bring international perspective and inform global decisions.

HR Analytics and Reporting:

• • Use people data to identify trends and risks across regions.
  • Partner with Global HRIS to ensure accuracy, transparency, and insights.

Profile

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Serve as the HR thought partner to the SVP of International and regional leadership.
• Translate global HR strategies into localized, actionable HR plans that drive business outcomes across EMEA, LATAM and APAC.
• Represent regional needs in global initiatives and ensure alignment with international business goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in a global or multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies that drive business results.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate HR initiatives into actionable plans.
• Experience managing HR operations, including budgeting, vendor management, and technology implementation.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Fluent in English

Join our International Kendo Business Team and the People + Culture Family and play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization through strategic HR leadership!