Commercial HR Intern
Richemont — Intern, Commercial HR in New York. Support recruitment, onboarding and HR operations across the group's luxury commercial teams.
Overview
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group that houses a portfolio of prestigious maisons, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Montblanc. The group is known for its emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage and excellence across jewellery, watchmaking and luxury accessories, and operates through global retail and wholesale channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end recruitment activities: post jobs, screen CVs, coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates and hiring managers.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of documentation, induction scheduling and welcome logistics for boutique staff.
- Maintain and update HR records and databases; ensure confidentiality and regulatory compliance of personnel files.
- Generate HR reports and basic workforce analytics to inform commercial HR decisions (headcount trackers, attrition metrics, simple dashboards).
- Coordinate learning and development logistics and administrative tasks for commercial teams and boutique employees.
- Contribute to HR projects and process-improvement initiatives across the commercial organisation and liaise with regional HR partners.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and high professional discretion handling confidential information.
- Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or part-time experience in HR, retail or the luxury sector is preferred. Exposure to talent acquisition, HR administration or L&D coordination will be advantageous.
Education
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, long-term thinking and the preservation of heritage across its maisons. The workplace is international and collaborative, with an emphasis on talent development and high standards of service appropriate to luxury retail environments.