Human Resources Director

About Thélios

Thélios was created by LVMH Group to expand into the eyewear industry. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes sunglasses and optical frames for leading Maisons such as Dior, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Berluti, Bulgari, Tag Heuer, and Fred. It also owns the Barton Perreira and Vuarnet brands.

Role Overview

The Human Resources Director will lead the HR agenda for Thélios USA and Barton Perreira, playing a key role in building people strategy, enabling business growth, and supporting an inclusive, high-performance culture. This position partners closely with leadership and aligns local HR priorities with broader organizational and LVMH requirements. The role reports to the Head of Americas for Thélios USA/Barton Perreira and has functional reporting to the Head of Human Resources at Thélios HQ.

Strategic HR Leadership and Business Partnership

• Create and roll out regional HR plans that support company objectives, business expansion, employee engagement, and retention.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and senior leadership team by offering HR guidance that improves growth, efficiency, and organizational performance.
• Steer transformation and organizational change efforts while accounting for readiness, business realities, and cultural impact.
• Support broader HR strategy work and regional integration efforts related to new subsidiaries and acquisitions.

Talent Management and Development

• Lead the planning and execution of core HR processes, including performance management (RISE), organizational reviews (OMR), and compensation planning (MBO, ICR), in line with LVMH standards.
• Drive talent review, succession planning, and career development initiatives to identify future leaders, reduce risk, and encourage internal progression and cross-Maison mobility.
• Build learning and capability programs that strengthen leadership and management skills and promote a strong coaching and feedback culture.
• Develop recruiting strategies and manage end-to-end hiring to attract and secure high-quality talent.

Employee Experience and Culture

• Develop engagement programs that balance global LVMH practices with local needs while reinforcing closeness, morale, and connection.
• Design retention initiatives that respond to different employee needs and aspirations and support a healthy employer-employee relationship.
• Set up multiple feedback channels so employees have a voice and communication stays open and transparent.
• Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into HR policies and business decisions to support a respectful and inclusive workplace.

HR Operations, Compliance, and Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and grow the HR team, including direct reports, while promoting accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Review and maintain HR policies and standards to ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and LVMH group guidelines.
• Manage annual headcount planning and the HR budget, including labor costs, and provide detailed reporting to HQ.
• Assess compensation data to support a competitive total rewards approach, and oversee payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Handle employee relations matters and resolve HR issues in a fair and effective way.

Scope

This role covers Thélios USA, Thélios Mexico, and Barton Perreira.

Profile

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. PHR or SPHR certification is considered an advantage. The position requires more than 10 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

Key Technical Strengths

• Strong understanding of HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational development, and business alignment.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best-practice HR policy.
• Experience with compensation analysis, total rewards, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Ability to manage complex HR programs and lead change-focused initiatives.
• Solid business judgment with the ability to convert organizational needs and market conditions into practical HR solutions.

Core Behavioral Strengths

• Strategic and analytical thinking with sound problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Inspiring leadership with the ability to motivate, develop, and align high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities.
• Proven capability to guide change and help teams adapt with resilience.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all HR practices.

Additional Information

Thélios is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees with disabilities during the application or interview process, in performing essential job duties, and in accessing employment benefits and privileges. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Direct applications are required; third-party staffing inquiries are not accepted.