HRBP Manager

HRBP Manager

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

The Manager HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic and operational partner to Rx lab leadership. This role is responsible for applying strong business acumen, workforce planning insights, and HR expertise to help drive operational performance. The HRBP Manager plays a key role in translating business needs into talent strategies, identifying trends that impact cost, productivity, and engagement, and enabling data-informed decisions through proactive HR solutions.

This role contributes to building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and leadership effectiveness, while championing HR programs that support growth, transformation, and workforce readiness.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Serve as a strategic partner to lab leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business goals and operational priorities.
• Use business and workforce data (e.g., labor cost, productivity, attendance, retention) to diagnose problems and recommend targeted, scalable HR interventions.
• Proactively identify workforce risks or capability gaps and develop plans that improve team performance and cost efficiency.
• Guide leaders through change management initiatives including org design, shift redesign, restructuring, and process improvements.
• Coach and develop people leaders in building effective teams, driving accountability, and managing performance.
• Lead the implementation of talent management practices including career development, succession planning, and performance calibration.
• Monitor and influence labor cost metrics by supporting proactive staffing strategies and talent pipeline planning.
• Translate enterprise HR strategies into actionable, location-specific programs that improve outcome and drive results.
• Facilitate effective execution of HR programs (compensation, change management, project management, learning, engagement, recruiting) while tailoring them to operational realities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and EHS to ensure a unified approach to workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Basic qualifications include:

• Bachelor's business administration/HR management/Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years' progressive HR experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing or related environment
• Strong knowledge of HR policies/processes/programs
• Sense of urgency & drive for results
• Critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated success executing change initiatives
• Proven ability to work across multiple functions within a matrix environment
• Responsive, with strong interpersonal/relationship-building skills
• Strong collaboration/teamwork; reinforces one voice of HR
• Demonstrated ability to treat confidential matters with appropriate discretion
• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational/time management skills
• Ability to maintain an enthusiastic attitude & low stress level
• Team player with sense of urgency
• Comfortable conversing with all levels of management (executive to store level)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred qualifications include:

• HR Business Partner / HR Manager experience including Associate Relations, Talent Management, Project Management, Compensation Analysis, Learning & Development, Change Management Experience and Recruiting
• PHR Certification preferred

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.