Balenciaga HR Planning & Analytics Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €30,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 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 HR Planning & Analytics Specialist in Scandicci, Italy – workforce planning, labour cost controlling, and HR analytics role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support HR annual budget and forecast processes in partnership with HR Managers and Finance
- Monitor labour costs, headcount evolution, temporary workforce, overtime, absenteeism and holiday accruals
- Prepare regular reporting on labour costs, budget variances and workforce trends
- Perform labour cost analyses, workforce simulations and scenario planning to support business decisions
- Produce, maintain and continuously improve recurring HR dashboards and reports
- Conduct compensation, organizational and workforce analyses to support HR and business decisions
- Perform span of control and organizational layer analyses
- Consolidate salary review data and compensation reporting
- Manage ISTAT surveys and other statutory reporting obligations
- Identify opportunities for process automation, simplification and continuous improvement
- Support testing, implementation and deployment of HRIS functionalities and process enhancements
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across HR systems and reporting tools
- Prepare and maintain performance management systems and tools for managers and employees
- Monitor performance review completion rates and provide related reporting and analytics
- Coordinate operational learning and development activities
- Manage training administration, logistics and participation monitoring
- Monitor training budgets and funded training programs
- Produce learning and development reporting and analytics
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in HR Analytics, HR Controlling, Workforce Planning, Compensation & Benefits, Reporting or similar analytical HR roles
- Experience in producing dashboards, KPI reporting and business analytics
- Experience working with HR information systems and reporting tools
- Experience supporting performance management and/or learning administration processes (preferred)
- Experience in structured environments (preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related disciplines
- Fluent in English (fluent French is a plus)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Advanced PowerPoint skills
- Good knowledge of HRIS systems (Workday and Zucchetti suite are a plus) and HR Controlling Tools (SAP Suite is a plus)
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to transform complex data into actionable insights
- Strong collaboration skills
- Reliable, discreet and able to handle confidential information
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of experience in HR Analytics, HR Controlling, Workforce Planning, Compensation & Benefits, Reporting or similar analytical HR roles. Experience in producing dashboards, KPI reporting and business analytics is required. Experience working with HR information systems and reporting tools is essential.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related disciplines.
Workplace
This position is based in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual variable bonus as per company agreements; additional benefits provided in accordance with company policies and applicable CCNL (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale del Lavoro per gli addetti alle industrie manifatturiere delle pelli e succedanei e ombrelli e ombrelloni – D111).
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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