Richemont Group People Analytics Director
- Location
- BellevueWashingtonUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a portfolio spanning high jewelry, fine watches, leather goods, and eyewear through prestigious maisons including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC, and Chloé. The group operates a global network of boutiques, manufacturing facilities, and digital platforms, employing over 30,000 professionals across five continents. Richemont is committed to integrating sustainability and innovation into its heritage-driven luxury business model.
Richemont seeks a Group People Analytics Director in Bellevue to lead strategic HR data initiatives and team. 15+ years required, Workday and Visier expertise essential.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and lead the Group People Analytics and Reporting strategy, establishing vision, priorities, governance, and roadmap to strengthen data-driven decision-making across HR and business leadership
- Lead adoption and continuous improvement of the Visier people analytics platform, ensuring relevance of insights, strong user experience, and growing usage across HR and business leaders
- Strengthen analytics capabilities of the HR community through targeted upskilling and data literacy programmes, enabling translation of complex workforce topics into clear, decision-oriented narratives
- Shape the future HR data and analytics ecosystem by leveraging data lake capabilities with GCP and Looker to enable richer analysis across people and business data
- Drive excellence in Workday reporting by establishing robust operating models combining clear governance, expertise, reliable delivery, and scalable reporting services
- Own HR data governance end-to-end, covering stewardship, data quality, definitions, documentation, compliance, and controls while guiding continuous strengthening of data quality practices
- Deliver high-value executive insights for Group leadership and provide trusted data for Non-Financial Reporting and regulatory requirements
- Animate the People Analytics community across the Group, fostering alignment, knowledge sharing, and spreading effective practices
- Operate effectively across strategic priorities and key tactical matters, ensuring the function remains connected to business needs while driving long-term direction
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of experts, ensuring strong execution, collaboration, and continuous growth
Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- 15+ years of experience in People Analytics, HR data, reporting, or related analytics domains, including successful experience in a similar senior leadership role
- Strong track record in defining and executing People Analytics strategies that create measurable business value and strengthen HR effectiveness
- Proven leadership capability with experience coaching, developing, and inspiring multidisciplinary expert teams
- Strong ability to translate complex people and business data into clear messages, practical recommendations, and compelling executive narratives
- Deep understanding of HR data, data governance, data quality, reporting models, and responsibilities handling sensitive employee information
- Solid expertise in Workday reporting and strong familiarity with modern analytics platforms including Visier, GCP, and Looker
- Experience designing adoption strategies and upskilling programmes that strengthen analytics literacy across HR communities
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with ability to work effectively across HR, Group Platform, Finance, and senior business stakeholders in matrix organizations
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence with credibility to influence senior stakeholders
Skills
Experience
15+ years in People Analytics, HR data, reporting, or related analytics domains, including proven success in a similar senior leadership role managing teams and driving strategic organizational initiatives
Education
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Management Information Systems, or related discipline)
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with easy access to Seattle.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment where analytical excellence and strategic foresight drive business decisions. The organization values innovation, diversity, and a global mindset—encouraging professionals to challenge conventions while respecting the heritage and craftsmanship that define luxury. As a leader within the HR function, the successful candidate will work in a dynamic, matrix-driven culture where influence is earned through insight and credibility.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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