Richemont Head of Talent, North East Asia
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Jul 31, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont seeks Head of Talent for North East Asia, based in Hong Kong, to lead regional HR strategy and team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition and retention strategies for the North East Asia region
- Lead, mentor, and manage the regional talent team across multiple markets
- Drive talent development and succession planning initiatives across all Richemont brands in the region
- Partner with operational leadership to align talent strategies with business priorities and commercial objectives
- Establish and maintain employer branding programmes to attract top-tier talent to luxury retail and corporate functions
- Oversee compensation and benefits benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning in regional markets
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across North East Asia operations
- Ensure compliance with local employment regulations and HR best practices across all jurisdictions
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive HR and talent management experience, with at least 5 years in a regional or multi-market leadership capacity
- Proven track record of leading successful talent acquisition and retention programmes in complex, multi-brand environments
- Strong experience in luxury retail or premium consumer goods sectors
- Demonstrated expertise in building and scaling talent teams
- Deep understanding of employment law and labour practices across North East Asia, particularly China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
- Experience with talent management systems and HRIS platforms
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive human resources experience, with at least 5 years in a senior talent management or regional HR leadership role. Prior experience in the luxury sector, multinational retail operations, or complex multi-market environments is strongly preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate a track record of leading high-performing teams, driving strategic talent initiatives, and managing HR functions across multiple countries and employment jurisdictions.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced qualification such as an MBA or CIPD certification is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
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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