Reference code: JR133271
Since MONTBLANC revolutionized writing culture in 1906 with the first spill-proof fountain pen, we have been known for outstanding craftsmanship, highest aesthetics, and innovative solutions. And we keep pushing the boundaries. We combine the best of tradition, technology and design in writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new technologies and selected accessories. With our name and in our emblem, we embody this mission: to implement bold ideas with outstanding craftsmanship and create refined products for people with highest expectations. In doing so, we are at the forefront of technology and design, drawing on the passion of more than 3,000 employees and living a culture that - like our products - inspires people to unleash their potential, to thrive and to achieve.
Key Responsibilities:
People & Organizational Leadership (Core Focus):
• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy that is fully aligned with and supports the overall business goals, including people acquisition, development, employee engagement, and organizational business plans.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and senior management on organizational and management matters, particularly in evolving the current legacy structure into a modern organizational framework.
• Develop and execute robust recruiting and retention strategies to meet the organization's talent needs across all functions, with a particular emphasis on attracting and retaining top talent.
• Build and implement comprehensive career management strategies, including training and development plans, career tracks, and succession planning, to ensure a strong and diverse talent pipeline for future leadership.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on comprehensive compensation and benefits plans, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and support the attraction and retention of high-performing individuals.
• Provide overall leadership and strategic guidance to the HR department, overseeing all aspects including talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, compensation, and benefits.
• Build and grow high-performing teams within HR and advise on best practices for building and managing high-performing teams, ensuring clear missions, roles, and responsibilities.
• Animate team performances by setting appropriate objectives and KPIs, controlling their fulfillment, ensuring regular reporting, and conducting annual appraisals, to drive accountability and results.
• Identify and nurture talent, making strategic development and training decisions to upgrade the talent pool and enhance knowledge management.
• Propose appropriate team sizing and organizational structures, validating recruitment within teams as per budget, ensuring alignment with commercial growth plans and operational efficiency.
Strategic Partnership & Business Acumen:
• Collaborate closely with all internal stakeholders, including the Executive Committee and other corporate functions, to ensure HR strategies are fully integrated with commercial objectives and operational realities.
• Understand the global distribution strategy and sales channels (Retail, E-Commerce, Wholesale, Travel Retail) to effectively support talent needs and organizational design for success.
• Support the organization in achieving global sales targets by ensuring the right talent, culture, and HR frameworks are in place.
• Act as a brand ambassador internally, fostering a culture that reflects the brand's values and supports its reputation.
Professional Requirements:
• In-depth experience with a proven track record in senior HR leadership roles (e.g., Chief People Officer, HR Director), ideally within a global, multicultural, and client centric environment, preferably in luxury goods or a similar industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that directly drive business results and support growth.
• Solid experience in German HR topics, specifically related to works council and union relations.
• Expertise in all facets of HR, including talent acquisition, retention, career management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, change management and in particular organization design, fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Proven track record of acting as a strategic business advisor to executive leadership on complex organizational and people-related topics.
• Strong understanding of all sales channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale), market dynamics, and P&L ownership, enabling effective partnership with commercial leaders.
• Experience in corporate, matrix structures and managing complex stakeholder maps (group/brand/division)
• In-depth experience with manufacturing / industrial organizations
• Hands-on approach to data analysis and operational details within HR, combined with a visionary perspective for long-term strategic planning, particularly in how HR supports growth and innovation.
• Ability to balance quick wins with sustainable growth levers from a people perspective.
Personal Requirements & Behavioural Competencies:
• Excellent strategic vision and conceptual strengths, demonstrating a true global thinker mindset, especially in linking people strategy to business outcomes.
• Very strong in execution and delivery, with a results-driven personality focused on people-centric solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all hierarchical levels and represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders with conviction and empathy.
• Charismatic, pleasant presence with excellent people management skills, capable of energizing teams, building trust, and fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
• Strong international background and mindset, with high intercultural sensitivity and experience leading diverse teams.
• High flexibility and ability to deal with conflicts in a problem-solving attitude, demonstrating fairness, empathy, and a constructive approach.
• Passion, strong commitment, reliable, and transparent in all HR dealings.
• Strives to deliver promised and forecasted results, demonstrating a fighting spirit for people initiatives and organizational development.
• Empathetic and people-oriented, with the ability to display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong managerial and entrepreneurial skills, with proven leadership and organizational capabilities.
• Strong business acumen, in luxury goods or similar industries, to understand and proactively support challenges faced.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and manage priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluent in German and English.
