Richemont Director, Talent Management & Mobility
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group composed of a portfolio of maisons across watches, jewellery, fashion and related luxury categories. As a global corporate employer, Richemont operates through highly autonomous brands while centralising certain strategic functions — including group talent, mobility and leadership development — to support international growth and preserve artisanal craftsmanship and brand heritage.
Richemont seeks a Director, Talent Management & Mobility in New York to lead global talent, leadership development and mobility programmes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute a global talent management strategy aligned with executive priorities, including leadership development, succession planning and high-potential programmes.
- Design, govern and continuously improve the global mobility framework — policies, assignments, compensation structures, immigration and tax compliance for expatriate populations.
- Partner with business leaders and HR country heads to translate talent priorities into workforce plans, role architectures and targeted development interventions.
- Lead talent assessment processes (calibration, succession slates, assessment centres) and deploy people analytics to inform decision-making and measure programme impact.
- Manage external suppliers and vendors (relocation, immigration, tax advisory, assessment providers) and oversee related budgets and SLAs.
- Sponsor change management and communication for major talent initiatives and provide coaching to senior leaders on talent decisions and mobility matters.
- Ensure governance, policy compliance and consistent employee experience across regions, while tailoring solutions to local legal and cultural contexts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline; advanced degree or recognised HR qualification preferred.
- Extensive senior HR experience (typically 10+ years) with a minimum of 5 years leading talent management and global mobility programmes in a multinational environment.
- Demonstrable track record in designing and implementing leadership development, succession and mobility solutions at scale.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and matrix leadership; ability to influence at executive level.
- Familiarity with immigration, expatriate tax considerations and vendor ecosystem for global relocation.
Skills
Experience
Proven leadership in international HR with at least 10 years of progressive experience, including 5+ years responsible for global talent management and mobility across multiple geographies. Prior experience in luxury goods, consumer goods or other complex matrixed global organisations is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; a master’s degree or professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Richemont’s culture blends respect for artisanal heritage with global ambition and a collegial, maison-driven spirit. The organisation values craft, long-term talent development and cross-cultural collaboration, offering a workplace where commercial rigour and creative excellence coexist.
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.
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