Talent Management & Acquisition Manager

Overview

Jaeger‑LeCoultre is a Swiss haute horlogerie manufacturer renowned for technical excellence, artisanal craftsmanship and sophisticated watchmaking. The Maison is part of the Richemont group and operates with a strong heritage culture, combining precision manufacturing with contemporary innovation across its ateliers and global retail network.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design and implement the talent acquisition strategy for the Meyrin site, aligning sourcing, employer branding and candidate experience with business objectives.
• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for technical, operational and corporate roles, using proactive sourcing, executive searches and strategic partnerships with agencies and academic institutions.
• Own talent management programs including succession planning, high‑potential identification, career pathing and leadership development initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to translate workforce planning into concrete hiring plans and development interventions.
• Manage employer‑brand activity locally and support global employer‑branding campaigns to attract specialised horology and manufacturing talent.
• Develop metrics, talent dashboards and regular reporting on time‑to‑hire, quality of hire, retention and diversity to inform decision‑making.
• Coach hiring managers on selection techniques, interview calibration, compensation positioning and inclusive hiring practices.
• Ensure compliance with local employment regulations and maintain strong candidate and employee experience throughout onboarding and integration.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in talent acquisition and talent management with demonstrable results in sourcing specialised technical or professional profiles.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Practical knowledge of succession planning, performance management and development frameworks.
• Familiarity with Swiss labour market dynamics and local employment legislation.
• Excellent communication skills in English; professional proficiency in French highly desirable.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and talent management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity; prior exposure to luxury goods, manufacturing, watchmaking or technical recruitment strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field; Master's degree or HR certification preferred.

Culture

The Maison cultivates a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, technical excellence and continuous improvement, anchored in a heritage of haute horlogerie. As part of Richemont, the workplace values precision, collaboration across ateliers and investment in employee development to sustain long‑term mastery.