Rimowa Recruiter
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 3, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
Recruiter position at RIMOWA in Cologne, Germany. 12-month fixed-term full-time contract focused on talent acquisition for industrial and technical functions within the LVMH Group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for Head Office and Industrial Functions (Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, R&D, Innovation) from specialist to leadership level
- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to define candidate profiles, sourcing strategies, and tailored candidate journeys
- Create and publish job postings, oversee candidate screening and interview coordination, and maintain ongoing communication with candidates
- Proactively source and engage talent through LinkedIn, professional networks, and targeted recruitment channels
- Build and maintain sustainable talent pools for future organizational needs and support internal mobility across the LVMH Group
- Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners as an equal collaborator and trusted advisor throughout the recruitment process
- Deliver a professional, respectful, and consistent candidate experience across all recruitment touchpoints
- Counsel hiring managers and business units on selection processes with strong acumen for talent assessment, role requirements, and team dynamics
- Exercise diplomatic and clear stakeholder management in a dynamic environment with competing expectations and priorities
- Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies for technical, operational, and specialized roles aligned with market conditions
- Collaborate with external recruitment partners and agencies on hard-to-fill or highly specialized search mandates
- Identify opportunities to enhance and structure recruitment processes, introducing KPI-based approaches for improved transparency
- Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns focused on attracting talent in industrial and technical sectors
Qualifications
- Completed university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or comparable field
- Minimum 3 years of professional recruiting experience
- Proven expertise in recruiting for industrial functions, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, supply chain, research & development, or innovation roles
- Strong passion for talent acquisition and genuine empathy for people-centered recruitment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with diplomatic and professional demeanor
- Self-directed and structured working style with high ownership mentality
- Fluent in German and English with ability to communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders across organizational levels
- Pragmatic mindset, collaborative spirit, and enthusiasm for dynamic environments
- Commitment to process improvement and bringing structure to initiatives without losing sight of the human element
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional recruiting experience, ideally with focus on industrial functions, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, supply chain, research & development, or innovation sectors.
Education
Completed university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or comparable field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
30 days paid annual leave, flexible working hours and hybrid work model, corporate benefits and 30% discount on RIMOWA products, occupational pension scheme with substantial employer contribution or alternative benefits for capital accumulation, on-site restaurant with freshly prepared and affordable meals, complimentary employee parking, Deutschlandticket and subsidized Jobrad, international working environment and career development opportunities within the LVMH Group.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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