Richemont Talent Manager, Asia
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss luxury goods holding company composed of prestigious maisons active in watches, jewellery, writing instruments and accessories, including globally recognised names such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC and Montblanc. As a group-level employer, Richemont combines heritage craftsmanship with modern retail and digital operations across international markets, offering career paths that span maison-level brand expertise and cross-brand corporate functions.
Richemont seeks a Talent Manager, Asia in Hong Kong to lead regional talent strategy, leadership development and succession planning across its maisons.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and execute a coherent talent strategy for Asia that aligns with global HR priorities and regional business objectives.
- Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners across maisons to identify leadership needs, succession candidates and critical talent gaps.
- Develop and deliver leadership development, high-potential acceleration and capability-building programmes tailored to APAC markets.
- Lead regional succession planning, talent reviews and calibration processes; ensure robust assessment and development plans for key roles.
- Drive talent acquisition strategy in collaboration with local teams and external partners for senior and specialist hires, ensuring employer brand consistency.
- Implement talent analytics and reporting to inform workforce planning, retention initiatives and ROI on development investments.
- Advise on local employment practices, diversity & inclusion initiatives and change management to ensure culturally informed HR interventions.
- Coordinate with global Centres of Excellence to localise global programmes and ensure compliance with regional regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Proven capability to influence and partner with senior executives and matrix stakeholders across multiple countries.
- Track record of designing and implementing leadership development, succession planning and talent programmes in APAC.
- Deep understanding of regional labour markets, cultural nuances and regulatory frameworks across Asia.
- Strong analytical orientation with experience using talent metrics to guide HR decisions and measure programme impact.
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to run executive assessments and calibration workshops.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6+ years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 3 years in regional talent or leadership development roles covering multiple APAC markets.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; advanced degree or HR qualification is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture that balances respect for artisanal heritage with international business rigour. The workplace prizes craftsmanship, long-term talent development and cross-maison collaboration, supporting professionals who excel in a matrixed, culturally diverse environment.
About Cerulean
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