Audemars Piguet HRA Administrator

Overview

A confidential luxury maison within a global luxury group, recognised for excellence in design, craftsmanship and client service. The employer operates across international markets and maintains local offices in Tokyo to support brand, retail and corporate functions within a highly curated, heritage-driven organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR administration including employment contracts, personnel files, leave and absence records, and HR documentation in compliance with company procedures.
• Operate and maintain the HRIS, ensuring employee data accuracy, timely updates and regular reconciliation with payroll and benefits providers.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes: prepare welcome packs, run orientation logistics, liaise with IT and facilities, and ensure smooth exits.
• Support payroll and benefits administration by preparing inputs, verifying attendance and liaising with external payroll vendors and social insurance offices.
• Ensure compliance with Japanese labour law and statutory reporting requirements; prepare documentation for audits and interactions with public authorities.
• Provide operational support to HR Business Partners and managers on employee relations, contract changes, promotions and internal transfers.
• Generate regular HR reports and ad hoc analytics (headcount, attrition, leave) to inform local and regional HR decisions.
• Handle confidential employee enquiries with professionalism and discretion, escalating complex issues to senior HR or legal as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in HR administration, preferably within a multinational or luxury retail environment.
• Practical experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors and familiarity with ATS workflows.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, data validation and reconciliation tasks.
• Working knowledge of Japanese labour law, social insurance and payroll processes.
• Business-level Japanese and professional-level English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years of hands-on HR administration experience, ideally gained in an international company or within the luxury retail/fashion sector. Experience with HRIS operations, payroll coordination and statutory compliance in Japan is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

Culture

The employer cultivates a detail-oriented, service-centric culture rooted in craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence. Teams operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where discretion, cultural sensitivity and high standards of client and colleague service are expected.

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.