Rimowa HR Controller, EMEA
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Rimowa
RIMOWA is the German maison within the LVMH Group, renowned for precision-engineered luggage that combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. The brand places a premium on product longevity, design-led functionality and global mobility, and operates within an international, high-performance luxury environment.
RIMOWA — Paris: HR Controller, EMEA. Lead staff cost forecasting, HR reporting and HRIS data governance across the EMEA region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate staff cost budgeting and forecasting for all RIMOWA EMEA entities in close partnership with Finance and HR Business Partners.
- Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual HR financial reporting, including variance analysis and HR KPIs for regional leadership.
- Conduct in-depth HR data analysis to surface trends, drivers and opportunities across headcount, compensation and workforce metrics.
- Support annual salary review (ICR) and bonus processes with accurate data, market benchmarking and internal equity analysis.
- Design and govern HR budget processes and system usage (including Allshare), producing guidance and training for HR stakeholders.
- Drive data quality, integrity and continuous improvement initiatives within HR systems and act as a key stakeholder for the Core HR system rollout.
- Prepare monthly sales commissions calculations for the EMEA region and analyse commission trends against business results to inform management reviews.
- Proactively identify and resolve HR data inconsistencies, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
Qualifications
- University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in business, HR, finance or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in HR controlling, HR analytics or HR/Finance reporting in a multinational environment.
- Proven experience with HRIS and HR data analysis, including governance and data quality controls.
- Strong project management skills with demonstrable experience in cross-functional and transversal programs (e.g., HR system implementations).
- Fluent English; French and/or German strongly advantageous.
- Organised, detail-oriented and proactive with a collaborative, change-oriented mindset.
Skills
Experience
At least five years' experience in HR controlling, HR analytics or financial reporting supporting regional or multinational organisations, including responsibility for staff cost forecasting, payroll/compensation analysis and HRIS data governance.
Education
University degree (e.g., Bachelor's or Master's) in business, human resources, finance or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
RIMOWA blends German engineering discipline with LVMH's luxury savoir-faire, fostering a culture that prizes craftsmanship, technical excellence and innovation. The Paris EMEA hub operates with international teams, cross-functional collaboration and a pragmatic focus on long-term quality and customer experience.
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