Balenciaga HR Business Partner

About Balenciaga

Balenciaga is a leading haute couture and ready-to-wear maison known for forward‑looking design and technical innovation. The brand is part of the Kering group and operates globally across womenswear, menswear, accessories and objects d’art, combining artisanal craft with a progressive approach to digital and material experimentation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the assigned perimeter (Shoes in Scandicci; RTW in Novara), partnering with line managers on day‑to‑day people management and HR queries.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for operational and corporate roles, ensuring alignment with business requirements and employer brand.
• Coordinate and deliver induction programs to ensure effective onboarding and early integration of new hires.
• Prepare and maintain all HR documentation across the employee lifecycle (hiring, promotions, org changes, disciplinary actions, exits) in compliance with Italian labour law and internal policies.
• Administer HR systems and back‑office processes (Workday, Talent Match), maintaining accurate records and audit readiness.
• Drive the consistent implementation of core HR processes including performance reviews, talent reviews and compensation cycles.
• Advise on organisational design, workforce planning and team effectiveness to support operational objectives.
• Monitor HR KPIs (headcount, cost vs. budget, turnover, performance review completion, learning completion) and deliver insights to support management decisions.
• Support the design and delivery of learning and development initiatives, liaising with external providers and training funds where applicable.
• Contribute to HR projects and cross‑functional initiatives (D&I, talent development, work‑life balance), collaborating with HQ in Paris and regional HR stakeholders.
• Provide regular on‑site presence across Scandicci and Novara to ensure proximity to the business and effective stakeholder support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent role within multi‑site, structured organisations.
• Proven experience across the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, disciplinary processes and organisational change.
• Demonstrable exposure to performance management, compensation cycles and talent review processes.
• Good knowledge of Italian labour law and HR practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Humanities or related field; Master’s in Human Resources or equivalent is a plus.
• Fluent English required; fluent French is a plus.

Skills

Experience

At least five years’ progressive HR experience in a Business Partner capacity within multi‑site operations, combining advisory and operational HR tasks across recruitment, employee relations, performance and organisational change.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Humanities or related field; Master’s in Human Resources is a plus.

Workplace

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a creative, high‑performance environment rooted in craftsmanship and modernity. As part of the Kering group, the House values professional development, diversity of perspectives and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, encouraging employees to grow within the brand and the wider group.

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