Senior HR Manager

Location SingaporeSingapore
Type Full-Time
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Richemont seeks a Senior HR Manager for Van Cleef & Arpels in Singapore to lead HR operations, talent and people strategy for the maison.

Overview

Richemont is a leading luxury goods group that houses maisons of exceptional craftsmanship and heritage, including Van Cleef & Arpels. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, the employer offers cross‑brand mobility, international exposure and a workplace anchored in creativity, artisanal excellence and high service standards.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Act as the senior HR partner for Van Cleef & Arpels in Singapore, advising local leadership on people strategy, organisational design and talent priorities.
  • Lead end‑to‑end talent acquisition for boutiques and local corporate functions, including workforce planning, employer branding and selection.
  • Manage employee relations, performance management, disciplinary processes and remediation in accordance with local employment law and group policies.
  • Design and implement learning, development and succession programmes tailored to luxury retail and client‑facing roles.
  • Oversee compensation & benefits administration and work with regional total rewards teams to maintain market competitiveness and internal equity.
  • Drive HR operations and ensure data integrity in HRIS; prepare regular people analytics and management reporting to inform decision making.
  • Coach and develop line managers on leadership, people management and change initiatives; act as a change agent for organisational projects.
  • Ensure compliance with Singapore employment legislation, group policies and local regulatory requirements; coordinate with legal and regional HR as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline; advanced degree or HR qualification (e.g., CIPD) preferred.
  • Proven people management experience with a track record of partnering at senior levels.
  • Demonstrable experience in luxury retail, hospitality or premium services with an understanding of boutique operations and client‑facing cultures.
  • Strong knowledge of Singapore employment law and HR best practices.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills; high degree of confidentiality and professional integrity.
  • Authorisation to work in Singapore.

Skills

Talent acquisition and employer branding Employee relations and performance management Learning & development and succession planning Compensation & benefits administration People analytics and HR reporting Change management and leadership coaching HR policy design and compliance

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including several years in luxury retail or a client‑facing premium service environment and at least 3 years in a managerial or senior HR partner role.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; postgraduate HR qualification or certification preferred.

Culture

The maison fosters a culture of craftsmanship, refinement and discretion; employees are expected to uphold the brand’s exacting standards while collaborating across functions and geographies. Working within Richemont provides exposure to international luxury operations and opportunities for career development across maisons.