HR Assistant to Chief People Officer

About the role

This pivotal position supports the Chief People Officer (CPO) of the Richemont Group, a leading international luxury retailer. You will coordinate strategic HR initiatives, manage executive communications, and help shape the People agenda across a dynamic, matrixed environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the CPO, including agenda management, high‑level presentation preparation, and strategic communications.
• Lead the planning and facilitation of HR leadership forums such as the HR Executive Committee, ensuring effective agenda setting, material preparation, and follow‑up.
• Drive high‑impact HR projects across Talent, Learning, and Engagement functions, tracking milestones and ensuring timely delivery.
• Translate complex HR data into executive‑level narratives and presentations to inform decision‑making.
• Maintain HR reporting, dashboards, and organizational structures, ensuring data accuracy for workforce planning.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, internal communications, and community events.
• Oversee administrative logistics for the CPO’s office, including meetings, travel, and expense management.
• Monitor HR initiative costs and ensure compliance training completion for the Richemont population.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
• 3‑5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in project management or senior‑level support.
• Experience in a matrixed, international or luxury retail environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Advanced PowerPoint for executive presentations.
• Strong Excel for data analytics.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday or SAP.
• Experience with org‑chart tools and Concur expense system.