Balenciaga Global HR Development Director
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
About Balenciaga
Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.
Balenciaga seeks Global HR Development Director in Paris. Lead talent development strategy and employer attractiveness for luxury fashion house within Kering group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and lead the implementation of Balenciaga's global people development and engagement strategy to create conditions for sustainable high performance
- Develop the attractiveness of Balenciaga as an employer of choice both externally and internally
- Craft, manage, and sustain large-scale initiatives in talent attraction, selection, onboarding, learning, performance, career, employee engagement, inclusion, and diversity in coordination with the Kering Group and House global HR community
- Guide Regional HRDs in building and delivering people development initiatives to create competitive advantage for the House
- Ensure perfect execution of various campaigns at Group and Brand level including performance, talent, eLearning, and listening survey initiatives
- Lead change management initiatives for the House at both Group and Balenciaga-specific levels
- Perform benchmarks, data analysis, and insights to feed the HR strategy
Qualifications
- Proven experience in people development and engagement in fashion luxury or premium retail industry
- Previous experience in a global HR team or multi-country, multicultural environment
- Demonstrated ability to articulate both helicopter view strategy and day-to-day operational activities
- Strong influencer and solution-finder mentality with curiosity and appetite to learn
- Excellent project management skills with ability to engage people to deliver results
- Proficiency with data analysis and impactful presentation skills
- C1 level English proficiency
- HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) experience is a plus
Skills
Experience
Experienced in people development and engagement topics in fashion luxury or premium retail industry with previous experience in a global HR team or multi-country, multicultural environment. HRBP experience is a plus.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.
About Cerulean
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