Richemont HR Director, Southeast Region

About Richemont

Richemont is a Swiss luxury goods holding group comprising a portfolio of maisons active across jewellery, watches, writing instruments and luxury accessories, as well as selective retail. As an employer, Richemont positions itself as a custodian of heritage craftsmanship and design, operating through internationally distributed brands that value artisanal skill, long-term talent development and cross‑brand career mobility within a matrixed, high‑standards environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead HR vision and strategy for the Southeast Region, providing full-cycle HR support across 200+ luxury retail boutiques and regional leadership
• Coach and guide regional leadership teams on people development, business growth strategies, and organizational transformation
• Oversee talent acquisition initiatives, including recruitment strategy alignment with Cartier's values, hiring manager coaching, and internal talent pipeline development
• Direct performance management strategy in accordance with Richemont North America guidelines, managing performance issues and fostering individual and team growth
• Facilitate career and succession planning processes, conducting talent reviews and developing regional talent strategies aligned with business needs
• Manage compensation planning and salary review cycles for the region, developing appropriate compensation strategies based on business objectives and individual performance
• Spearhead employee engagement and retention initiatives, implementing programs designed to build engagement and reduce turnover
• Partner with Learning and Development to create quarterly people plans and learning roadmaps addressing current and future organizational needs
• Lead retail transformation efforts, managing organizational dynamics, change management, role clarification, and integration of new competencies
• Oversee headcount management and coordinate with Finance on regional budgeting and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and Richemont governance in all HR matters, including investigations and employee relations resolution

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–13 years of progressive HR management experience, including expertise in talent management, employee relations, recruitment, and performance management
• Proven managerial experience with demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and inspire remote teams
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA or Master's Degree preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with U.S. employment law and compliance
• Experience in luxury retail or hospitality sectors is highly valued
• Proven change management and business transformation experience
• Strong executive coaching skills, with experience developing mid to senior-level leaders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining agility and adaptability to shifting priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal and consulting capabilities, with strong influencing and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels
• Advanced data interpretation and analytical skills; proficiency with HR metrics and reporting
• Strategic problem-solving orientation with demonstrated ability to translate complex initiatives into actionable goals and deliverables

Skills

Experience

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 10–13 years of progressive HR management experience, with demonstrated expertise across talent management, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and compensation administration. Prior managerial experience leading teams is essential. Preferred candidates have worked within luxury retail or hospitality environments and possess deep familiarity with enterprise-level HR transformation initiatives. Practical experience coaching mid to senior-level leaders through organizational change and business evolution is valued, along with proven success implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive measurable improvements in employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required. An MBA or Master's degree is strongly preferred, particularly for candidates seeking accelerated advancement into executive HR leadership roles.

Workplace

Benefits

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

Culture

Richemont fosters a culture that balances respect for artisanal heritage with a modern, entrepreneurial mindset across its maisons. The workplace emphasizes long‑term talent development, cross‑brand collaboration and high standards of craftsmanship, offering professionals exposure to global luxury operations and brand stewardship.

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