Balenciaga HR Operations and Cost Controlling Specialist

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Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Dec 17, 2025
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Join Balenciaga in New York as an HR Operations and Cost Controlling Specialist. Contribute to luxury fashion with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Overview

Balenciaga, a renowned name in luxury fashion, operates under the esteemed Kering Group, a global leader in apparel and accessories. As an employer, Balenciaga is committed to fostering an environment that encourages professional growth and innovation, offering employees the opportunity to thrive within the brand and the broader Kering family.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Plan regional personnel costs and headcount in collaboration with HR and Finance teams.
  • Monitor monthly personnel costs and propose corrective actions as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate HR reports on headcount, open positions, staff turnover, and absenteeism.
  • Assist in implementing compensation-related policies and oversee commission calculations.
  • Support the annual salary review process.
  • Coordinate the production of HR employee documents ensuring compliance with policies and labor laws.
  • Maintain employee administrative data and ensure payroll process completion.
  • Act as a Workday and HRIS system champion, providing training and support.
  • Ensure accuracy of employee data in Workday and employee files.
  • Develop and implement new HR policies and global projects locally.
  • Assist the VP of HR in process improvements and executive visit preparations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
  • Professional experience in a retail environment with international exposure.

Skills

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to make administrative and procedural judgments. Project management and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills. Attention to detail.

Experience

Professional experience in HR operations, preferably in a retail environment with international exposure.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York. Cerulean lists 492 open roles in New York, including 18 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 600 active listings on Cerulean, 20 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.232 open positions, with 74 posted this week.

Compensation

Estimated salary range from $78,000 USD to $88,000 USD annually, subject to geographic differentials.

Benefits

Balenciaga offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional development within the brand and the Kering Group.

Culture

Balenciaga prides itself on a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging employees to reach their full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment. The brand values diversity in all its forms and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.