Bvlgari Human Resources Director, Latin America & Caribbean

About Bvlgari

Bulgari is an Italian maison renowned for high jewelry and luxury watches and is part of the LVMH group. The brand combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design and operates an international network of corporate offices and retail boutiques across the Americas, Europe and Asia. As an employer, Bulgari expects exacting standards, commercial acumen and a commitment to luxury client experience consistent with LVMH’s global talent practices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR partner to business leaders across Latin America & the Caribbean, aligning people strategies with commercial priorities for both corporate and retail populations.
• Lead full‑cycle recruitment and onboarding for corporate and retail roles across the region, ensuring talent acquisition meets market and brand standards.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management (annual ICR cycle), career development, succession planning and organizational design.
• Manage relationships with local payroll providers in Mexico, Brazil and St Barth to ensure legal compliance and accurate payroll execution.
• Drive employee engagement programs and cultivate an inclusive culture that promotes diversity, equity and fair management practices.
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits and Americas HR to execute budget exercises, local market compensation analysis and recommendations.
• Consolidate and submit monthly and annual HR data to Headquarters and the LVMH group, ensuring data integrity and timeliness.
• Lead cross‑functional HR projects, gather stakeholder input and ensure successful implementation of regional and global initiatives.
• Coach and develop people managers to improve team performance, retention and managerial capability across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated people management; 10–15 years preferred.
• Proven experience in luxury retail HR and the ability to operate within a high‑end, client‑facing environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of Brazil labor law; experience with other Latin American and Caribbean jurisdictions strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese required; Spanish preferred and French is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coaching and confidentiality; ability to provide objective feedback.
• Capacity to manage complexity and deliver in a fast‑paced, matrixed international organisation.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience with people management responsibility; demonstrable background in luxury retail HR and hands‑on exposure to Brazil labor law and regional market dynamics.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 175,000 to USD 200,000 per annum.

Culture

Bulgari blends Italian creativity and heritage craftsmanship with the global resources of the LVMH group. The workplace emphasizes high standards, international collaboration and a commercial focus, offering a fast‑paced environment where discretion, professionalism and a service‑oriented mindset are valued.

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