HR Manager

BMC S.p.A. (a single-shareholder company), wholly owned by Maison Chaumet S.A. and subject to the direction and coordination of the LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton Group, operates in the jewellery and high jewellery sector, standing out for its advanced technical expertise, quality and adherence to the Group’s industrial and ethical standards.

The company has two main facilities: its Headquarters in Valenza (AL), home to its management offices and core manufacturing operations, and its plant in Sesto Calende (VA), dedicated to highly specialised technical processes. With approximately 330 employees, BMC has also become the parent company of two additional production facilities in Valenza, employing a combined workforce of around 80 people, further expanding and strengthening its industrial presence in the fine jewellery sector.

Joining BMC means becoming part of the world of Chaumet, the historic Parisian jeweller within the LVMH Group, which has shone from Place Vendôme since 1780. With over 240 years of history, Chaumet combines exceptional savoir-faire with a boldly contemporary vision, placing people and nature at the heart of its commitments.

Beyond its iconic creations, Chaumet is above all a story of passion, innovation and the passing on of expertise, brought to life by a bold and creative community. The Maison celebrates diverse talents and encourages every team member to fulfil their potential.

As part of its continued expansion and growth, BMC is seeking an HR Manager to join its Headquarters in Valenza, reporting to the HR Director.

Job Scope

Experienced and hands-on HR Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations and drive the people strategy within our jewelry manufacturing environment, in line with Group policies.

The ideal candidate will manage the full employee lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence across talent acquisition for specialized craftsmanship and production roles, learning and development, organizational design, rewarding policies and HR budgeting.

Leading a team of two dual-role HR resources, balancing generalist operations with specialized process ownership (such as talent attraction), while acting as a strategic partner to plant and business leadership.

Responsabilities

Daily HR Operations

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations within a manufacturing setting, ensuring strict compliance with local labor laws and internal company policies.
• Manage employee relations, performance reviews, disciplinary processes.

Talent Attraction & Recruitment

• Define and drive the recruitment strategy to attract critical talent across both production/craftsmanship roles (e.g., goldsmiths, setters, quality control) and corporate/support functions.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process managed by the team, building pipelines for artisanal skills and maintaining strong partnerships with local trade schools and vocational training institutes.

Learning, Training & Development

• Design and implement training plans tailored to a manufacturing environment, focusing on technical craftsmanship upskilling, quality standards, health & safety, and leadership development for production supervisors.
• Support knowledge transfer and succession planning to preserve critical artisanal expertise within the luxury jewelry sector.

Organization, Rewarding & HR Budgeting

• Collaborate with operations leadership on plant organizational design, headcount planning, shift optimization, rewarding policies and plans, and workforce efficiency.
• Build, manage, and monitor the annual HR budget and Rewarding Policies, ensuring cost efficiency while supporting manufacturing and talent goals.
• Track and report on key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, recruitment costs, training hours) to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (luxury goods or jewelry sector preferred)
• Solid understanding of blue-collar management, shift work dynamics, and labor regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record in recruitment and talent attraction, particularly for specialized technical or artisanal profiles.
• Experience in designing plant-level training/L&D programs and managing HR budgets.
• Good command of English.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing direct reports.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing direct reports.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disclaimer

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders, pursuant to Italian Laws No. 903⁄77 and No. 125⁄91 , and to people of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to Italian Legislative Decrees No. 215⁄03 and No. 216⁄03 .

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The starting gross annual salary for this position is EUR 50.000, to be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications and seniority, in accordance with the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for employees in the goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery sector.

Additional benefits include meal vouchers and a company welfare programme.