HR Manager
Richemont — HR Manager in Paris. Lead HR operations, talent acquisition and employee relations for a luxury goods maison within Richemont's Paris organisation.
Overview
Richemont is a leading international luxury goods group comprising prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and lifestyle accessories. As an employer, the group offers a multi-brand, cross-border environment that values craftsmanship, creativity and commercial excellence, providing opportunities to work alongside experienced artisans, retail and corporate teams within a high-standard luxury ecosystem.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as the primary HR lead for the assigned Paris site or business unit, partnering with senior leaders to align people strategy with commercial objectives.
- Manage end-to-end talent acquisition and onboarding processes, ensuring a high‑quality candidate experience and strong employer brand in the luxury market.
- Provide employee relations guidance and ensure compliance with French labour law and internal HR policies, handling complex casework and disciplinary processes as required.
- Design and administer compensation & benefits programs, performance management cycles and promotion processes in coordination with group guidelines.
- Drive learning, leadership development and succession planning initiatives to cultivate critical skills and retain high-potential talent.
- Lead HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives (organisational design, change management, HRIS implementations and process optimisation).
- Produce HR metrics and regular reporting to inform decision‑making and measure people‑related KPIs.
- Coach managers on talent conversations, workforce planning and employee engagement best practices.
Qualifications
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline; master’s degree or HR qualification (e.g., CIPD) preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of French labour law and statutory HR obligations.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate with discretion in a high-profile luxury environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience in employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Solid project management skills and experience leading cross-functional HR initiatives.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires a minimum of five years' progressive HR experience, including at least two years as an HR generalist or HR Business Partner in a multinational or luxury goods context, with exposure to complex employee relations and change programmes.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent; Master's degree or professional HR certification preferred.
Culture
Richemont’s culture blends respect for traditional craftsmanship with a cosmopolitan, commercially driven mindset. The organisation values excellence, discretion and collaboration, offering an international workplace where talent development and cross‑brand mobility are encouraged.