HR Manager
Richemont seeks an HR Manager in Mexico City to lead HR operations, talent acquisition and employee relations for the Mexico business.
Overview
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group comprising prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and accessories. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, Richemont emphasises craftsmanship, creative excellence and brand heritage while operating with an international, matrixed structure that values talent development and cross‑brand collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end HR operations for the Mexico business, including talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll coordination and HR administration.
- Act as a strategic partner to local business leaders to translate commercial priorities into people plans, organisational design and workforce planning.
- Manage employee relations and performance management processes, delivering coaching, disciplinary processes and improvement plans where required.
- Design and implement learning & development initiatives and leadership development programmes in partnership with central talent teams.
- Ensure compliance with Mexican labour law and local HR policies; liaise with legal and global HR to update policies and contracts.
- Oversee compensation & benefits administration and local benchmarking; support annual reviews and variable pay processes.
- Drive employer branding and internal engagement initiatives to attract and retain talent aligned with luxury retail standards.
- Maintain and optimise HR systems and reporting (HRIS), producing workforce analytics and management reports for senior stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline; postgraduate qualification in HR or organisational development preferred.
- Proven ability to operate as a business‑facing HR professional with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
- In‑depth knowledge of Mexican labour law and practical experience managing employment relations in Mexico.
- Demonstrable experience designing and delivering talent acquisition, performance management and learning programmes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels; fluency in Spanish and professional proficiency in English preferred.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or senior HR business partner role; experience within luxury retail, fashion or premium consumer goods is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification is advantageous.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, heritage and creative excellence, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of individual maisons with group‑level resources. The work environment is international and collaborative, with emphasis on professional development, cross‑brand mobility and respect for artisanal quality.