Head of Talent, Learning & Development

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a strategic and excellence-driven Head of Talent, Learning & Development to lead the talent agenda for Richemont France within multiple Maisons, diverse métiers, and in close interactions with Europe and Group teams.  

This pivotal role is responsible for translating Group and Europe Talent & Learning orientations into locally relevant priorities, driving their deployment and appropriation across France, and shaping a holistic talent strategy that attracts, develops, and retains top-tier talent. You will foster an integrated approach across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning & Development, while delivering operational excellence and high-end, tailored support to each Maison. 

Reporting to France HR Director, you will lead a dedicated team and collaborate closely with regional and global HR teams, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to champion people development and employability. 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Strategic Talent Vision & Roadmap: 

• Define and articulate a compelling talent, learning, and development strategy and roadmap for Richemont France, aligned with Richemont Group objectives and Europe regional priorities, while translating these orientations into locally relevant plans that address the evolving needs of our Maisons. 

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders and Maisons, anticipating future talent requirements and proactively developing bespoke solutions to build organizational capabilities that directly support Maison growth. 

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: 

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in attracting top talent for our Maisons and Functions including a compelling employer branding proposition, advanced sourcing methodologies, and an exceptional candidate experience, designed to attract the best talent in the market 

• Promote and facilitate internal career progression and mobility across Maisons and Functions, strengthening cross-entity talent pipelines and positioning Richemont France as a destination for growth and development. 

Talent Management & Development: 

• Oversee the coordination and effectiveness of all talent management processes, with particular focus on talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, internal mobility, performance management (e.g., My Perf / My Development campaigns), and high-potential identification, ensuring robust and coherent practices across Functions and Maisons. 

• Build and embed a "Talent First" function, ensuring that top talents and successors are identified, nurtured, and provided with tailored Individual Development Plans (IDPs), leadership development opportunities, and targeted development actions to strengthen succession pipelines and unlock their full potential. 

• Animate and foster talent communities and networks to facilitate peer learning, mentorship, and development among specific talent segments, benefiting all Maisons. 

Learning & Development Strategy: 

• Lead, with the support of the L&D Manager, the strategic design, development, and implementation of impactful Learning & Development programs and initiatives that translate Group and Europe priorities into locally relevant solutions, directly support business objectives, foster a culture of continuous learning, and drive employee growth. 

• Oversee the systematic collection and analysis of learning needs across all functions and Maisons, and develop a comprehensive learning plan that ensures employees have access to targeted training and development opportunities 

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: 

• Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with the Richemont Group, Europe Region, HR Business Partners, and leaders and teams within our local Maisons, acting as a connector across a complex, multi-Maison and multi-métier environment. 

• Act as a trusted advisor, advising and guiding leaders on talent strategies and people development initiatives, providing high-end, consultative support 

• Animate local communities and stakeholders, fostering engagement and buy-in for talent and L&D initiatives across Functions and Maisons. 

Data-Driven Insights & Compliance: 

• Utilize data, analytics, and HR metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of all talent and L&D programs, informing future strategies and demonstrating ROI 

• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends in talent acquisition, talent management, and learning & development, and ensure full compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations in France, maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity. 

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a significant and demonstrable focus on Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning & Development, including substantial leadership experience. 

• Proven track record of successfully deploying, implementing, and scaling innovative talent strategies and programs within a matrix, multi-brand organization. Experience in luxury or another high-expectation, people-centric environment, together with a strong understanding of diverse business models and métiers, would be a distinct advantage. 

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams of HR professionals. 

• Fluency in French and English is a must .

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
• We care for the world we live in.

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