Audemars Piguet HR Administrator

Overview

A leading luxury fashion maison with a global footprint and a strong presence in Japan, operating within the structure of an international luxury group. The employer emphasises craftsmanship, refined client service and operational excellence while maintaining high standards of brand stewardship across markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR administration including employee records, contracts, and HRIS data integrity.
• Support payroll processing and liaise with external payroll providers to ensure timely, compliant salary payments.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding and orientation processes for new hires across retail and corporate functions.
• Ensure local compliance with Japanese labour law and internal HR policies; prepare documentation for audits and inspections.
• Provide HR support to managers and employees on routine queries (leave, benefits, employment terms) and escalate complex cases to HR Business Partners.
• Prepare HR reports and operational metrics; identify process efficiencies and contribute to HR projects and system implementations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive HR administrative experience, preferably within retail, luxury goods or a fast-moving consumer environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Japanese labour law and employment regulations.
• Practical experience with payroll processes and HRIS platforms (experience with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors or similar is advantageous).
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder-management skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organisation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Skills

Experience

Typically 2–4 years of HR administration experience in Japan, with direct exposure to payroll coordination, HRIS maintenance and compliance with local employment legislation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Workplace

Culture

The employer fosters a high-performance yet collaborative culture rooted in craftsmanship, attention to detail and an international outlook. Employees are expected to uphold the maison's standards of excellence while contributing pragmatically to operational improvements and local compliance.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.