Cartier Early Careers & Programs Senior Manager
- Location
- MeyrinGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is one of the world’s most revered Maisons of luxury, celebrated for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and enduring Parisian elegance since 1847. As an employer, Cartier offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, creativity, client excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit are cultivated with care. Its teams contribute to a heritage defined by innovation, cultural influence, and exceptional savoir-faire, while benefiting from the global strength and values of the Richemont Group. Cartier seeks individuals who combine aesthetic sensitivity, precision, collaboration, and a commitment to service, inviting them to help shape the future of a Maison synonymous with beauty, rarity, and timeless distinction.
Cartier seeks an Early Careers & Programs Senior Manager in Meyrin, Switzerland to lead global talent acquisition strategy for entry-level and graduate talent.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define the vision, objectives, and strategic direction for early careers programs aligned with long-term talent and business needs, ensuring local market realities and global consistency
- Develop and implement high-impact early careers programs with robust recruitment and selection criteria for interns, graduates, and apprentices, balancing on-the-job learning, mentoring, and structured professional development
- Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies across online, offline, and social channels specifically tailored for early careers talent recruitment
- Design fair and inclusive selection processes focused on candidate potential, values alignment, and capability assessment
- Optimize talent acquisition and recruitment processes through advanced digital solutions, managing platforms such as Medallia, iCIMS, and Criteria to meet organizational requirements
- Create end-to-end candidate experience strategies that are respectful, transparent, and reflective of company values, including mentorship, buddy systems, and peer networks
- Partner with HR teams and hiring managers to ensure smooth onboarding, integration, and development of early careers talent
- Evaluate program effectiveness on an ongoing basis, develop metrics for tracking short and long-term success, and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Employer Branding and Academic Relations teams to enhance internal and external promotion of early careers programs and attract top emerging talent
- Serve as a strategic advisor on early careers talent trends, market insights, and workforce planning across diverse stakeholders and geographies
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, early careers management, or similar role in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to design, lead, and scale complex talent acquisition programs with distinct expertise in early careers and graduate talent management
- Demonstrated success engaging and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across all organizational levels and geographies
- Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to orchestrate multiple global activities and deliver within timelines
- Advanced analytical and metrics-driven mindset with ability to evaluate program effectiveness and leverage data for improvement
- Exceptional empathy, active listening skills, and talent for creating immersive candidate experiences
- High emotional intelligence and excellent judgment in assessing candidate potential and cultural fit
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, early careers management, or similar roles within fast-paced environments. FMCG sector experience is valued as an asset. Demonstrated expertise in designing and scaling complex talent acquisition programs with a distinct focus on entry-level, graduate, and apprenticeship talent management across multiple markets and functions.
Education
Not specified; implicit expectation of Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
Workplace
The role is situated in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland — conveniently close to Geneva.
Culture
Cartier fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for its rich heritage as a leading luxury Maison. Employees are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of excellence while contributing to an international, collaborative environment where innovation, elegance, and client-centric service are deeply valued.
About Cerulean
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