Richemont HR Executive
About Richemont
Richemont is a leading international luxury goods group comprising distinguished maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and accessories. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, Richemont emphasizes brand heritage, artisanal craftsmanship and client-focused excellence, and offers a corporate environment oriented toward high standards, cross-border collaboration and professional development.
Richemont seeks an HR Executive (UAE National, fixed-term) in Dubai to support HR operations, recruitment and Emiratisation initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver day-to-day HR operational support across recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and HR administration for the regional team.
- Coordinate Emiratisation/Nationalisation initiatives and act as a local liaison to ensure compliance with UAE national employment policies and government targets.
- Administer employee relations casework, providing guidance on policy, disciplinary processes and performance management in alignment with UAE Labour Law.
- Support payroll and benefits administration by preparing accurate personnel information and liaising with external providers and payroll teams.
- Maintain HR records and produce timely HR reporting and workforce metrics to inform management decisions.
- Facilitate learning & development logistics, probation reviews and internal mobility processes to support retention and talent growth.
- Ensure HR processes and documentation meet internal governance standards and local regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- UAE national (Emirati) — candidacy restricted to UAE nationals as stated in the role title.
- Demonstrable knowledge of UAE Labour Law and local employment regulations.
- Strong discretion and professionalism handling confidential personnel matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to prioritise competing tasks and deliver within tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of hands-on HR generalist experience in the UAE market; experience within luxury retail, hospitality or a multinational environment is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a culture that values craftsmanship, heritage and client-centric excellence while encouraging collaboration across international teams. The workplace prizes professional integrity, continuous learning and respect for cultural diversity, with a focus on developing talent within the luxury sector.
About Cerulean
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