Richemont HR Administration Specialist
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Aug 12, 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 an HR Administration Specialist in Paris for a fixed-term contract (September–January) to manage payroll, employee administration, and HR operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process personnel administration activities including employee onboarding, time tracking, payroll preparation, and calculation of social charges, income tax, paid leave, severance, and income information in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Provide all necessary data for payroll preparation and maintain annual departmental expenditures while optimizing resources
- Manage employee benefits schemes and contracts, negotiate and recommend modifications to offered conditions
- Establish and maintain internal standards and procedures in compliance with labour law and social security regulations
- Study, analyze, design, and test modifications to financial systems to improve efficiency and accuracy; provide second-line user support for rapid issue resolution
- Develop and implement a local document management system adapted to departmental needs, ensuring easy access and organization
- Prepare and analyze various data and analytical reports to support decision-making processes
- Contribute to formulation and implementation of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure regulatory compliance
- Validate, input, and maintain payroll data to ensure accurate and efficient payroll services; prepare payrolls for bank submission and system entry
- Prepare comprehensive payroll reports and reconciliations
- Resolve complex requests from internal or external clients by providing detailed policy and procedure information
- Support design and implementation of compensation structures and employee benefit programmes, providing relevant financial analysis
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the client organization, contributing to partnership management and delivering high-quality professional services
- Participate in continuous professional development activities including formal and informal training, coaching, and industry conference participation
Qualifications
- Post-secondary non-higher education
- Basic experience with simple office and operational systems
- Limited managerial experience
- Understanding of basic HR disciplines and application of well-defined techniques and procedures
Skills
Experience
Basic experience with office and operational systems in HR or payroll administration; understanding of HR processes and social security/labour regulations.
Education
Post-secondary non-higher education required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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
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