Richemont Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resources Officer
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a global luxury goods group that houses illustrious maisons, including Cartier. The group combines heritage craftsmanship with international retail and service operations; Cartier NA operates within Richemont’s North American organisation, serving high‑value clientele and supporting global brand and people strategies.
Richemont (Cartier NA) seeks an Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer in New York — senior EA role supporting HR leadership.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide high‑calibre executive support to the Chief Human Resources Officer (Cartier North America), including comprehensive calendar and travel management.
- Serve as a discreet gatekeeper and primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, prioritising requests and routing matters appropriately.
- Prepare and edit executive correspondence, briefing notes, presentation decks and confidential HR documents for senior leadership.
- Coordinate complex, multi‑party meetings and offsites across North America and with global counterparts; manage agendas, logistics and follow‑up actions.
- Own expense, travel and logistics processes in partnership with finance and travel teams to ensure policy compliance and timely reconciliation.
- Manage special projects and cross‑functional initiatives on behalf of the CHRO, tracking deliverables and liaising with HR, legal, and executive teams.
- Maintain strict confidentiality on sensitive HR matters, personnel files and executive communications.
- Identify process improvements to optimise the CHRO office workflow and enhance executive productivity.
Qualifications
- Proven experience supporting C‑suite executives, preferably in HR or within luxury goods/retail environments.
- Exceptional discretion and ability to handle confidential personnel and operational information.
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills with strong business writing and presentation capabilities.
- Highly organised with superior time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Demonstrated aptitude for cross‑functional collaboration and senior stakeholder management.
- Proficiency with calendar management, travel coordination and executive expense processes.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 years of progressive administrative support experience, with substantial exposure to C‑suite or senior leadership support; prior experience in luxury retail, fashion, professional services or corporate HR preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Richemont and its maisons, such as Cartier, combine artisanal heritage with global scale; the organisation values meticulous attention to detail, cross‑border collaboration and professional development. The workplace culture emphasises discretion, high standards of client and colleague service, and respect for craft and creativity.
About Cerulean
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