Rimowa HR Manager

Tokyo • Japan

Friday, August 1, 2025

RIMOWA, a distinguished member of the LVMH Group, stands as the first German Maison within this esteemed conglomerate. Renowned for its commitment to crafting essential travel tools, RIMOWA merges luxury with functionality, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with cutting-edge design. As a global lifestyle brand, RIMOWA offers an environment where ambition meets resilience, fostering a culture of longevity in both products and careers.

1. Provide HR consulting to employees, with a focus on line managers.
2. Understand business functions and their needs to support talent acquisition and staffing.
3. Define job descriptions for effective talent sourcing across Office, Retail, and Client Care divisions.
4. Collaborate with hiring managers and external consultants to define sourcing channels and fulfill requisitions.
5. Build strong relationships with external recruitment partners and educational institutions to meet recruiting goals.
6. Monitor and manage the recruitment budget.
7. Interview candidates to assess competencies, potential, and cultural fit.
8. Manage internal transfers to promote effective internal mobility.
9. Address staffing issues, including termination and redundancy, while minimizing legal risks.
10. Plan and lead onboarding processes and learning/development initiatives.
11. Conduct training sessions for new development initiatives and HR policies.
12. Provide advice and support to employees to resolve or prevent employee issues.
13. Prepare and conduct performance management and salary review processes.
14. Manage HR-related data and provide it to relevant functions such as retail, finance, and headquarters.

1. 7+ years of HR experience, particularly in Talent Acquisition at either an agency or in-house.
2. Solid understanding of the talent market in the retail industry.
3. Understanding of Japan Labor Law, Compensation, and Benefits.
4. Japanese fluency and business-level English.
5. Experience in the luxury/fashion business is a plus.
6. Speed and accuracy in administrative tasks.
7. University degree.

1. HR consulting
2. Talent acquisition
3. Employee relations
4. Performance management
5. Data management
6. Training and development
7. Fluency in Japanese
8. Business-level English

Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with a focus on Talent Acquisition.

University degree required.

RIMOWA offers a hybrid working mode, providing flexibility and a balanced work-life integration.

RIMOWA fosters a culture of resilience and ambition, where employees are encouraged to embark on meaningful journeys that extend beyond a single trip. The company values longevity and innovation, creating an environment where heritage meets modernity.