Talent Director

• Develop and execute a regional Talent roadmap for the brand, aligning with both brand and Richemont strategic objectives.
• Be accountable for all Talent-related activity in the region for the brand.
• Develop resources and successfully execute talent sourcing strategies, as well as continuously analyse market trends and the impact on hiring initiatives.
• Refine and manage a high volume, full lifecycle recruiting, interviewing, and hiring process that supports an elevated candidate experience and recruiter/hiring manager efficiencies.
• Build strong and ongoing relationships with candidates in order to develop a robust pipeline for future openings.
• Spearhead all targeted recruitment initiatives for sourcing purposes within the community based on the needs of the market (job fairs, open houses, college and school appearances).
• Manage all external staffing relationships and contracts, and serve as direct point of contact for all external recruiters.
• Meet current and where possible future hiring needs, and assist in the development and rollout of talent retention programs.
• Track trends in recruiting and retention of new hires against agreed KPIs. Report on progress against KPIs in a timely and transparent manner.
• Closely collaborate with HRBP’s and Hiring Managers, other Maisons and Functions to analyse and quantify turnover results and report on the overall effectiveness of recruitment efforts and programs.
• Continuously coach the talent manager, business leaders, hiring managers and HRBP’s on interviewing, assessment and selection best practices.
• Provide input and support regional Talent initiatives as needed. Provide transparent and meaningful data as needed to support regional reporting needs.

• Bachelors degree in a related field is required. Post graduate qualifications preferred.
• A minimum of ten years of experience in full cycle recruitment. Exposure to talent management and employer branding best practices is preferred but not essential.
• Strong luxury and retail industry experience and network is highly preferred.
• Experience at an agency or search firm would be beneficial to the role.
• Solid experience with various HR and talent systems, professional networking platforms (ie LinkedIn), reference sites (ie Glassdoor), and social media is essential.
• Experience using behavioral-based interviewing techniques and assessment tools is required
• Exceptional customer service focus, attention to detail and drive for results, sense of urgency are essential to the success of the role.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with the Maisons, Functions, external contacts and third-party partners
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Results-orientated with a strong track record of quality execution; continually striving for improvement and efficiency.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances; Comfortable working proactively in a challenging environment and capable of prioritization
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially pertaining to business presentations, vendor relationships, negotiations, internal/external communications; Proven ability to influence others and drive meaningful and continuous improvements.
• Strong alignment with Richemont behaviors and values.