Richemont HR Manager
Richemont seeks an HR Manager (1-year contract) for Baume & Mercier in Meyrin, Switzerland — lead HR operations, talent management and Swiss compliance.
Overview
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group comprising several maisons across jewellery, watches and fashion. As owner of brands including Baume & Mercier, Richemont combines a strong heritage of craftsmanship with global retail and manufacturing operations, and offers structured Group HR governance alongside brand-level autonomy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as the primary HR Business Partner for Baume & Mercier in Meyrin, advising leadership on people strategy and operational HR matters during the one-year mandate.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for Swiss-based roles, coordinating with Group Talent Acquisition and external partners to secure high-calibre candidates.
- Oversee employee relations and case management, ensuring fair and compliant resolution of workplace issues in line with Swiss labour law.
- Drive performance management processes, talent reviews and succession planning; support managers in setting objectives and conducting reviews.
- Implement and maintain HR policies and local procedures; ensure alignment with Richemont Group standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate learning & development initiatives, local training logistics and partnerships with Group L&D where applicable.
- Provide payroll and compensation administration support by liaising with payroll providers and Group Compensation teams to ensure accurate delivery.
- Support change management projects and local HR initiatives, including temporary programmes tied to organizational or operational shifts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline; Master’s or HR certification (e.g., CIPD, HRCI) preferred.
- Proven competence in Swiss labour law and local HR compliance; experience working with employee representative bodies is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to advise senior managers and act as a trusted business partner.
- Excellent organisational skills, discretion and capacity to handle confidential matters with integrity.
- Professional command of French and English (spoken and written) to engage with local teams and Group stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive HR experience with proven delivery as an HR generalist or HR Business Partner; experience in luxury goods or manufacturing and prior exposure to Swiss operations strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; advanced degree or professional HR certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva. Cerulean lists 59 open roles in Meyrin, including 3 posted recently. The broader Geneva area accounts for 479 active listings on Cerulean, 13 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 770 open positions, with 25 posted this week.
Culture
Richemont’s maisons combine artisanal heritage with international reach; Baume & Mercier operates within a collaborative, quality-driven culture that values craftsmanship and long-term talent development. Employees work in a structured Group environment where local initiative is balanced with global HR practices.
About Cerulean
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