Richemont HR Director, Southeast
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
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.
Richemont seeks an HR Director in Miami to lead regional HR strategy for the Southeast, overseeing talent, employee relations and people programs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement regional HR strategy for the Southeastern United States, aligned with global Richemont people objectives and the needs of local maisons and retail networks.
- Act as senior HR business partner to regional leadership, providing counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management and succession planning.
- Lead, mentor and develop a small team of HR business partners and generalists supporting boutiques, field operations and regional corporate functions.
- Design and oversee talent acquisition, retention and employer branding initiatives tailored to luxury retail and boutique environments in the region.
- Own employee relations and ensure compliance with federal and state employment law across the Southeast, partnering with legal and corporate HR as required.
- Drive compensation and benefits practices locally, supporting implementation of global frameworks and recommending market adjustments where appropriate.
- Lead change management for regional projects (store openings/closings, restructurings, integration of new business initiatives) and coordinate with central teams.
- Implement people‑analytics and KPIs to measure HR impact, identify risks, and inform leadership decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; advanced degree or senior HR certification (SHRM‑SCP, SPHR) preferred.
- Proven track record as an HR leader with responsibility for a multi‑state or regional remit; experience in luxury retail, consumer goods or hospitality strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of US employment law and best practices across multiple states in the Southeast.
- Demonstrated experience leading HR business partners, driving organizational change and partnering with senior commercial leaders.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to business results and retail KPIs.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive human resources experience with at least several years in a regional HR leadership role; prior exposure to luxury retail or consumer brands and hands‑on management of HR business partners is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline; an advanced degree or senior HR certification (SHRM‑SCP, SPHR) is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Miami, Florida, USA.
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.
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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