Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

MAIN PURPOSE

The HR Director of Australia and New Zealand will lead our HR team, provide exceptional partnership to Richemont’s Maisons and Functions, and drive synergies locally, across Southeast Asia, and on Regional/Global mandates. In this role, you are a key pillar in our diverse HR leadership team and will be responsible for working strategically with teams across the region, scaling and adapting our Oceania best practices to benefit Richemont as a whole.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, Richemont COO and Maison Managing Directors, proactively challenging perspectives and partnering to integrate people objectives into all strategic decision-making processes.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring seamless integration and synergy with Southeast Asia & Oceania and APAC Regional. Inspire and align the HR team and business partners towards strategic objectives.

• Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to a high-performing team of HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition and HR Operations professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous achievement.

• Champion and embody Richemont's core values, policies, and procedures, setting a benchmark for ethical conduct and compliance.

• Initiate and lead impactful HR projects designed to drive business improvement, facilitate market entry, and support growth initiatives across the region.

2. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Strategically manage and resolve complex employee relations matters across all Functions and Maisons, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and legal compliance.

• Provide expert coaching, guidance, and support to RRF Function leads, Maison leadership teams and employees, cultivating a positive and productive working environment.

• Serve as the primary expert on local employment laws and industrial relations, providing authoritative advice and guidance to Maisons and Functions.

• Oversee the effective management of employee complaints, disputes, and grievances, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation when necessary.

3. Compensation, Benefits & People Budget Management

• Provide strategic oversight of all people and HR-related costs, including comprehensive budget management and meticulous headcount planning, with a particular focus on Richemont corporate functions.

• Collaborate closely with regional and local HR Business Partners to ensure the accuracy of budgeting and financial reporting data, aligning all financial strategies with Maison/Function vision.

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with all regulatory requirements through rigorous review and sign-off procedures.

• Lead the review of salary benchmarking and local compensation and benefits standards, leveraging deep market knowledge.

• Direct the Annual Salary Review and Annual Performance Appraisal processes for RRF, ensuring equitable and performance-driven outcomes.

4. Talent Acquisition, Development & Management

• Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all local recruitment requests, optimizing talent acquisition processes to meet business needs.

• Drive the development of robust succession plans for critical roles and centralize internal mobility strategies to enhance talent flow within Australia and New Zealand.

• Collaborate with SEAO and APAC region to implement corporate and bespoke training programs that strategically address evolving business needs.

• Lead the management, communication, and successful delivery of high-impact HR projects that drive organizational change and improvement.

5. HR Operations & Compliance

• Direct the local HR Operations team, ensuring the seamless execution of HR systems, efficient staff onboarding, visa applications, offboarding, accurate payroll processing, and robust employee data management.

• Guarantee that all HR processes meet stringent compliance requirements, proactively educating HR team members and employees across all levels, and implementing immediate corrective actions for any non-compliance issues.

• Collaborate closely with the Internal Compliance Team on annual control reviews, serving as the key HR representative for Australia and New Zealand.

DIMENSION:

Geographical area under responsibility: Australia & New Zealand

Direct Reports: 6

Total Headcount supervised: 13

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• At least 15 years HR experience including within a leadership capacity within a complex, matrixed environment

• Experience in managing direct reports of varying level of seniority and capability

• Experience influencing stakeholders outside of HR as well as outside of Australia and New Zealand, strategising and managing HR projects at a Local, Regional, and/or Global level

• Computer literacy including intermediate excel and a pro-digital mindset

• Excellent spoken / written English is essential

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Internal influencer who can balance people as our greatest asset, along with business priorities

• Self-confident and able to clearly articulate complex HR matters to colleagues and managers

• Proactive, Innovative and Entrepreneurial mindset

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work across cultures and locations (virtually)

• High attention to detail and agile in managing change

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and to guide others to do the same

• Hands-on, well organised and able to multi-task

• Results driven with a sustainable, long-term vision

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