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 employment lifecycle, from onboarding to development, with a regular on-site presence at the three production sites in Le Sentier, Saignelégier and Neuchâtel.
• Handle individual and collective employee matters fairly, ensure compliance with Swiss employment law and Group policies, and safeguard the quality of HR processes.
• Identify capability needs among teams and apprentices, and work with the Watch Academy Manager on continuing education and watchmaking apprenticeship pathways to ensure know-how is passed on.
• Partner with the Senior HR Business Partner to conduct talent and succession reviews for critical roles and contribute to the talent pipeline, working with Talent Acquisition on key hires.
• Lead recurring HR processes for the assigned scope, including performance reviews, salary reviews and budget exercises, in partnership with the business.
• Support the Senior HR Business Partner in developing workforce plans aligned with production capacity, and anticipate demand for critical and hard-to-fill roles in partnership with Operations.
• Analyse HR data, including headcount, mobility, attrition and absenteeism, to inform decisions, anticipate needs and substantiate recommendations.
• Support the Senior HR Business Partner in advising site directors and production managers on people and organisational matters, anticipating the impact of business transformation and translating industrial priorities into practical HR solutions.
• Coach managers on their approach and HR decisions, fostering employee engagement and a healthy working climate in a production environment.
• Support the Senior HR Business Partner in monitoring organisational developments and leading change within the assigned scope, in line with the Watch Business Unit strategy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Swiss Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Human Resources.
• At least 3 years of confirmed experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally in an industrial or production environment within an international group.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate operational challenges into high-value HR solutions, using workforce and HR data to support decision-making.
• Ability to advise, challenge and influence stakeholders, and develop pragmatic solutions suited to organisational needs.
• Genuine interest in people development, knowledge transfer and sustainable skills development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, active listening and strong situational awareness, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Mastery of Swiss employment law and core HR processes, including recruitment, performance management and remuneration.
• Fluent French and a good level of English; excellent writing skills.
• Valid driving licence and mobility for regular travel to the various production sites.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years of confirmed experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally in an industrial or production environment within an international group.

Education

Master’s degree or Swiss Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Human Resources.

Benefits

Onboarding programme; supportive, dynamic and collaborative workplace; complimentary coffee and hot drinks, cafeterias and terraces; access to B-Clubs including yoga, running, golf and music; advantageous occupational pension plan, contributions to health insurance and meal expenses; flexible work with potential remote work subject to eligibility and a complete IT kit; free car and bicycle parking and electric-vehicle charging stations; free shuttle between the railway station and Neuchâtel headquarters; technical, interpersonal and management training.

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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