- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Selective Retailing & Department Stores
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
The HR Advisor provides generalist operational and administrative support across the employee lifecycle, covering performance management, policies, employee relations, recruitment, compliance, visas and relocations. The role partners with HR management and requires strong generalist HR experience, knowledge of UK employment legislation, and advanced PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day generalist HR support across administrative and operational activities throughout the employee lifecycle, working with HR management to deliver high-quality service to employees and the business.
- Support the annual appraisal and salary review processes by assisting managers with queries, organising meetings and updating the system.
- Analyse employee development data and share insights with HR and Learning & Development teams.
- Support HR management with annual salary reviews and adjustments to bonuses or other employee benefits outside the usual compensation cycle.
- Ensure managers and employees understand local HR policies and procedures, providing guidance and advice.
- Review, propose and develop policies and procedures with HR management in line with legislative changes.
- Maintain records of employment contracts, terms and conditions, and related documents.
- Manage employee relations cases, including complex investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings, flexible working requests, absence matters and performance issues.
- Coach and train line managers on employee relations processes.
- Compile and deliver employee relations reports, recommending appropriate actions and interventions to address concerns.
- Conduct exit interviews where appropriate, regularly review feedback and provide insights to HR management.
- Report on absence and prepare action plans, including for maternity and sickness absence.
- Meet employees and line managers on request and escalate issues to the HR Business Partner.
- Prepare employment offers and record candidates and contractual information in the system.
- Participate in the induction programme.
- Provide ad hoc reporting for business analysis.
- Follow up with the Learning & Development team on the annual compliance process to achieve 100% completion.
- Manage visa processes in compliance with Home Office regulations.
- Lead relocation assistance for internal employees.
- Support HR management in preparing contracts and salary, bonus or benefit adjustments, and update data in the internal HR system.
- Manage employee departures, including accepting resignations, conducting exit interviews, notifying Payroll and calculating outstanding holiday and benefits.
- Support recruitment-related tasks.
- Research and undertake specific projects and other ad hoc tasks.
Qualifications
- Strong HR generalist experience in a fast-paced HR department.
- Understanding of current UK employment legislation and topical HR issues.
- Ability to manage numerous activities and stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Proactive team player who is self-motivated and able to work through problems, with strong attention to detail and high standards.
- Advanced PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills.
- Knowledge of Workday and SAP is an advantage.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
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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