Director, Human Resources, Latin America & Caribbean

LVMH; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulgari Corporation of America seeks a Human Resources Director to lead HR across Latin America and the Caribbean, for both corporate and retail populations, with offices in Miami, Mexico and Sao Paulo.

This role oversees employee relations, talent acquisition, development, performance management, and compliance, acting as a strategic partner to leadership and aligning HR initiatives with business priorities.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in Human Resources and people management.
• Luxury retail experience required.
• Latin American & Caribbean market experience highly desirable.
• Fluent in English; Portuguese/Spanish and/or French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate and retail roles across LATAM & Caribbean.
• Onboard new employees in partnership with Payroll & HR Ops Specialist.
• Drive clear communication of company policies and key initiatives.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Champion employee engagement programs to improve retention.
• Manage local payroll providers in MX, BR, and St Barth; ensure legal compliance.
• Lead annual performance management cycle and budget exercises with senior teams.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster talent mobility and partnerships.
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits on local market analysis.
• Submit HR data monthly and yearly to Headquarters and LVMH group.
• Manage cross-functional HR projects.

Skills

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic partnership

Communication

Job description

Bulgari Corporation of America is seeking a Human Resources Director to support the Latin America & Caribbean region across both corporate and retail populations with corporate offices in Miami, Mexico and Sao Paulo, and retail stores in Mexico, Brazil and the Caribbean. This role will oversee a broad range of HR functions throughout the region, including employee relations, talent acquisition, development and retention, performance management, career development, organizational design, succession planning, compliance, and employee engagement. The Human Resources Director will develop a deep understanding of Bulgari’s business operations and strategic priorities to ensure HR initiatives are fully aligned with organizational goals. This individual will act as a strategic partner to leadership, driving people-focused solutions that enhance performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The position will collaborate with the Americas HR team for the successful execution of regional and global HR initiatives.

Job responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate and retail roles across Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Ensure seamless onboarding of new employees in partnership with the manager and the Payroll & HR Operations Specialist. Coach and support people managers in effectively leading their team to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Drive clear and consistent communication of company policies, practices, and key initiatives.
• Cultivate an inclusive culture that promotes diversity, equity, and fair management practices.
• Champion employee engagement programs to enhance workplace experience and retention.
• Manage the local payroll providers In Mexico, Brazil and St Barth. Ensure legal requirements are met and provide guidance to local employees.
• Lead the annual Performance Management cycle (ICR) and budget exercises in partnership wit Director, Compensation and Benefits and Americas VP Human Resources. .
• Lead talent review and succession planning efforts, identifying gaps and implementing development action plans.
• Foster company and group talent mobility and partnerships.
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits team on local compensation market analysis and recommendations.
• Responsible for HR data submission monthly and yearly to Headquarters and the LVMH group/
• Manage cross-functional HR projects, gathering stakeholder input and ensuring successful execution.

Profile

• 10-15 years in Human Resources and people management. Luxury retail experience required. Latin American & Caribbean market experience highly desirable. Must be fluent in English. Fluency in Portuguese, Spanish and/or French preferred. Strong communication, team building, collaboration and people management skills. Confidentiality and ability to provide objective feedback are a must. Ability to deal with high complexity and fast paced environment.
• *This is not inclusive of all responsibilities and duties and may be changed by Management at any time.

Additional information

Compensation Range: $175,000 - $200,000 USD

Bvlgariwas founded in the heart of Rome in 1884.Over the decades, the Brand has established a worldwide reputation as magnificent Roman High Jeweler and icon of Italian art of living. Through a pioneering vision, the company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services, ranging from fine jewels and high‑end watches to accessories and perfumes, and featuring an extended network of boutiquesand hotels. Demonstrated through its numerous philanthropic partnerships,Bvlgarideeply believes in innovating the present for a sustainable future through its commitmentto Social & Environmental Responsibility and giving back – to nature and to the community. In 2024 the Maison announced the creation Fondazione Bvlgari, reinforcing its devotion to building a meaningful tomorrow through care, generosity and long-term dedication.

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