HR Manager

Location MeyrinGenevaSwitzerland
Type Contract
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Richemont seeks an HR Manager (1-year contract) for Baume & Mercier in Meyrin, Switzerland — lead HR operations, talent management and Swiss compliance.

Overview

Richemont is a leading luxury goods group comprising several maisons across jewellery, watches and fashion. As owner of brands including Baume & Mercier, Richemont combines a strong heritage of craftsmanship with global retail and manufacturing operations, and offers structured Group HR governance alongside brand-level autonomy.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary HR Business Partner for Baume & Mercier in Meyrin, advising leadership on people strategy and operational HR matters during the one-year mandate.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for Swiss-based roles, coordinating with Group Talent Acquisition and external partners to secure high-calibre candidates.
  • Oversee employee relations and case management, ensuring fair and compliant resolution of workplace issues in line with Swiss labour law.
  • Drive performance management processes, talent reviews and succession planning; support managers in setting objectives and conducting reviews.
  • Implement and maintain HR policies and local procedures; ensure alignment with Richemont Group standards and local regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate learning & development initiatives, local training logistics and partnerships with Group L&D where applicable.
  • Provide payroll and compensation administration support by liaising with payroll providers and Group Compensation teams to ensure accurate delivery.
  • Support change management projects and local HR initiatives, including temporary programmes tied to organizational or operational shifts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline; Master’s or HR certification (e.g., CIPD, HRCI) preferred.
  • Proven competence in Swiss labour law and local HR compliance; experience working with employee representative bodies is advantageous.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to advise senior managers and act as a trusted business partner.
  • Excellent organisational skills, discretion and capacity to handle confidential matters with integrity.
  • Professional command of French and English (spoken and written) to engage with local teams and Group stakeholders.

Skills

HR business partnering Recruitment & onboarding Employee relations and case management Performance management and succession planning Labour law compliance (Switzerland) Compensation administration and payroll liaison Change management Proficiency with HRIS platforms and MS Office

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive HR experience with proven delivery as an HR generalist or HR Business Partner; experience in luxury goods or manufacturing and prior exposure to Swiss operations strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; advanced degree or professional HR certification preferred.

Culture

Richemont’s maisons combine artisanal heritage with international reach; Baume & Mercier operates within a collaborative, quality-driven culture that values craftsmanship and long-term talent development. Employees work in a structured Group environment where local initiative is balanced with global HR practices.