Richemont Director, Talent Management and Mobility

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and drive the overarching talent management strategy and roadmap in collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Talent, enabling proactive career development aligned with organizational business objectives
• Strategically lead and oversee the Cartier Organizational Talent Review process end-to-end, including framework design, timeline development, guideline preparation, calibration meeting facilitation, data synthesis, and presentation preparation for Global Headquarters
• Ensure effectiveness of organizational talent reviews in identifying and developing key talent and driving critical talent discussions at the executive level with local and international Cartier Human Resources
• Strategically design, champion, and oversee the execution of enterprise-wide development programs that assign high-potential talent to critical business initiatives
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of robust succession plans for critical leadership roles, proactively identifying and addressing talent gaps
• Monitor and analyze organizational talent health through regular check-ins with senior leadership, providing strategic insights and recommendations on emerging trends and opportunities
• Develop and present strategic talent updates and recommendations for executive committees and international headquarters rollups
• Strategically lead and optimize domestic and international mobility programs to and from Cartier North America, actively collaborating with Cartier regions worldwide
• Chair and guide bi-monthly career committees, leveraging data to drive strategic talent decisions and foster internal career progression
• Initiate and lead local and global talent-sharing initiatives between Maisons
• Oversee the development and analysis of internal candidate surveys to understand mobility journeys and implement continuous improvements
• Lead the development, implementation, and evolution of innovative programs to support internal job movement and diverse career experiences
• Oversee the creation of user-friendly resources and tools that empower employees to understand career opportunities and successfully apply for internal roles
• Define and oversee the creation of comprehensive reporting, dashboards, and strategic metrics on internal mobility
• Provide strategic insights and storytelling on trends related to talent management, development, and mobility to influence key stakeholders
• Oversee strategic management and optimization of Talent Specialist Desktop to ensure data accuracy, visibility, and effective leverage for headquarters and Group partners
• Champion the strategic use of ongoing talent insights and advanced people analytics throughout the year to inform and optimize internal mobility strategies
• Establish and lead strategic partnerships with the People Analytics team to interpret complex talent data and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Partner with HR Operations and Technology to modernize talent processes alongside Workday implementation
• Analyze and integrate leadership competency assessment and specialized assessment tools to inform strategic talent decisions
• Redesign and optimize assessment, promotion, succession, and development processes to align with best practices
• Embed artificial intelligence across talent processes to surface insights, identify risks, and support forward-looking decisions
• Ensure talent data is high-quality, accessible, and actionable globally
• Build strong partnerships with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Transformation teams
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert and strategic advisor to senior leadership on internal talent deployment and career growth initiatives
• Communicate clearly on talent strategy, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Strategically partner with Talent Acquisition to connect talent planning, development, and retention strategies with acquisition and onboarding processes
• Collaborate with the Learning & Transformation team to ensure development program design and delivery align with the talent strategy
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure synchronization of employee value proposition across internal talent marketplaces
• Champion and drive initiatives to create an exceptional employee experience throughout the internal candidacy journey
• Collaborate with Internal Communications to create monthly communication cadence on employee mobility stories on Cartier Connect
• Serve as a key strategic partner to Cartier's Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure alignment and advancement of diversity strategy
• Champion and drive initiatives that remove systemic barriers and foster a highly collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of experience in human resources or talent-related field
• Proven experience assessing talent with ability to connect to key competencies
• Expert-level proficiency with talent assessment and calibration frameworks
• Demonstrated passion for workforce mobility and internal career development
• Proven expertise in project management with ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Background in human resources technologies and systems optimization
• Strong change management capabilities
• Advanced presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• Service-oriented mindset with strong self-awareness

Skills

Experience

The ideal candidate brings 10 or more years of progressive experience in human resources or talent management, with demonstrated expertise in organizational talent assessment, succession planning, and internal mobility strategy. The candidate should have a track record of partnering with senior leadership to translate talent insights into actionable business strategies, managing complex talent review processes at scale, and designing and implementing programs that enhance career advancement and workforce development. Experience in a luxury goods, multinational, or matrixed organizational environment is highly valued. The candidate must have proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple competing priorities with minimal guidance, and translate complex organizational challenges into streamlined, efficient processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Field of study is not specified; however, candidates with backgrounds in business administration, human resources management, organizational development, industrial and organizational psychology, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 180,000 to USD 200,000 per annum.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts; life insurance and disability benefits; 401(k) with employer match; wellness reimbursement benefit; paid time off; employee assistance program access for associates and household members; volunteer time off days to support community initiatives.

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.

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