Bvlgari HR Business Partner

About Bvlgari

Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support employees throughout their career lifecycle—from onboarding through development—with hands-on presence across three production sites (Le Sentier, Saignelégier, and Neuchâtel)
• Address individual and collective HR situations with fairness, ensuring compliance with Swiss labor law and Group policies while maintaining the quality of HR processes
• Identify competency needs for teams and apprentices, collaborating with the Watch Academy Manager on continuous training and knowledge transfer pathways for watchmaking craftsmanship
• Partner with the Senior HR Business Partner to lead talent and succession reviews for critical roles, building a talent pipeline in collaboration with Talent Acquisition on key recruitment initiatives
• Pilot recurring HR processes (performance reviews, salary reviews, budgetary exercises) in partnership with the business
• Support workforce planning efforts aligned with production capacity, anticipating needs for critical and high-demand roles in partnership with Operations
• Analyze and leverage HR data (headcount, mobility, attrition, absenteeism) to produce insights that inform decision-making and support evidence-based recommendations
• Advise manufacturing directors and production managers on human and organizational challenges, translating industrial priorities into pragmatic HR solutions
• Coach managers in their HR responsibilities and decision-making, fostering engagement and a healthy workplace climate in a production environment
• Support organizational change management initiatives in alignment with Watch Business Unit strategy

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Federal Diploma in Human Resources
• Minimum 3 years of confirmed HR Business Partner experience, ideally in an industrial or production environment within an international group
• Solid command of Swiss labor law and core HR processes including recruitment, performance management, and compensation
• Fluent French with good English proficiency and excellent written communication skills
• Valid driving license with mobility for regular travel to multiple production sites

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of confirmed experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within an industrial or production setting of an international group. The candidate demonstrates a strong business acumen, translates operational priorities into high-value HR solutions supported by workforce and HR data analysis, and possesses the ability to advise, challenge, and influence stakeholders through pragmatic, organization-aligned recommendations.

Education

Master's degree or Federal Diploma in Human Resources

Workplace

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding process with team introductions; welcoming, dynamic, and collaborative work environment; complimentary beverages and comfortable break areas; access to B-Clubs (yoga, running, golf, music); multicultural and international atmosphere; advantageous occupational pension plan (LPP) and health insurance participation; meal expense contributions; flexible working environment with remote work option (subject to eligibility) and full IT equipment; free parking for cars and bicycles with electric vehicle charging stations; complimentary shuttle service between the train station and Neuchâtel headquarters; diverse technical, interpersonal, and management training programs

Culture

Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.

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