HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 120 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime.

As an HR Business Partner (m/f/d), you are responsible for providing strategic advice and support to managers and employees across all HR-related topics. In addition, you develop and implement HR strategies and drive talent management, while deriving key HR metrics and action plans from them.

This is a permanent full time position, based in our Headquarter in Cologne, Germany.

Job responsibilities

Strategic Partnership:

• Close collaboration with managers and employees of the assigned departments at headquarters
• Advising managers on all HR-related matters, including organizational development, talent management, and performance management
• Providing guidance on the implementation of performance improvement measures and exit strategies

Organizational and People Development:

• Accompanying change processes and supporting the optimization of organizational structures
• Conducting employee discussions and supporting the development of career plans in close cooperation with managers and HR Development
• Identifying training and development needs and designing corresponding measures in coordination with HR Development

Recruitment and Talent Management:

• Responsible for the recruitment, development, and retention of talents, as well as identifying succession planning needs

Other Responsibilities:

• Implementation of global LVMH HR processes and initiation of targeted measures in alignment with HR Development
• Supporting the design and optimization of HR processes in cooperation with the HR Operations Manager
• Analysing HR data, implementing derived action plans, and preparing HR reportings
• Owning individual projects within the HR team
• Conducting individual negotiations with the Works Council on topics related to the responsible departments as needed

Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Law (with a focus on Human Resources), or a comparable qualification, backed by relevant HR-specific certifications or advanced training
• Proven track record of at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner, ideally gained within a matrix or corporate structure of a manufacturing enterprise (e.g., industrial, automotive, consumer goods)
• Sound expertise and proficiency in German employment law, with the capability to independently handle individual labor law cases
• Confident and authoritative presence across all management tiers, combined with advanced negotiation skills and diplomatic acumen when engaging diverse stakeholders
• A pragmatic, results-driven mindset focused on aligning HR strategies with operational business needs
• High resilience, adaptability, and the capability to guide organizations through dynamic change processes
• Absolute trustworthiness and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee data and strategic corporate information
• Full professional proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken), essential for daily collaboration in an international corporate environment; proficiency in an additional European language is considered a plus
• Very good proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

Additional information

What you can expect from us:

• 30 days paid vacation per year
• RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period
• Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
• Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits
• Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
• Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
• International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA's DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

It is not only the ambition to craft exceptional luggage but also the courage to question the status quo that lies at the heart of everything RIMOWA does. Since its founding by Paul Morszeck in 1898, RIMOWA has cultivated the pioneering spirit that is evident in every suitcase built. Inheriting his father's visionary approach, it was Richard Morszeck who – inspired by the early days of aviation – discovered grooved aluminium as the ideal lightweight material for RIMOWA suitcases. A design classic was born. With the same ingenuity and courage as his father and grandfather, third generation owner Dieter Morszeck paved the way for RIMOWA’s global success. Thanks to his focus on state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising quality and timeless design, RIMOWA suitcases have become the global companion of choice for a sophisticated clientele. Today, with 3,000 employees worldwide, RIMOWA continues to combine craftmanship with precision technology and a commitment to courageous innovation, staying true to its heritage in today’s ever-changing world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams. Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.