Balenciaga Senior HR Manager, Southeast Asia & Oceania

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Location
SingaporeCentralSingapore
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Department
Human Resources, People & Culture
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Aug 18, 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 Senior HR Manager for Southeast Asia & Oceania to lead HR strategy and business partnering across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Partner with regional and local business leaders to align HR strategies with business priorities and Group People strategy
  • Lead talent management cycle including performance reviews, calibration, succession planning, and talent mapping
  • Oversee talent acquisition strategies to ensure timely recruitment of critical roles across the region
  • Design and deploy onboarding, integration, and retention initiatives to strengthen employee experience
  • Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with employment laws across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand
  • Manage complex employee relations matters including grievances, investigations, disciplinary cases, and separations
  • Lead HR budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of operating expenses with focus on cost discipline
  • Manage HR data, reports, and workforce analytics to support business decision-making and monitor key metrics
  • Support organizational structure changes, role redefinitions, and workforce adjustments across the region
  • Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team while maintaining performance standards and alignment with regional priorities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; advanced qualifications preferred
  • Minimum 10-12 years of progressive HR experience in luxury retail, fashion, or multi-market business
  • Proven track record in HR business partnering and talent acquisition
  • Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR practices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand; Australia market exposure preferred
  • Experience managing complex employee relations matters, performance management, and disciplinary processes
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Proficiency in HRIS and applicant tracking systems; Workday experience advantageous

Skills

HR business partnering Talent acquisition and management Performance management and talent calibration Employee relations Workforce planning Compensation and benefits administration Organizational design HRIS systems Applicant tracking systems Workday HR analytics and reporting Employment law compliance Stakeholder management Change management

Experience

Minimum 10-12 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within luxury retail, fashion, or multi-market business environments. Demonstrated expertise in HR business partnering, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and advisory capacity to senior leadership on strategic people matters. Proven experience managing employee relations across multiple jurisdictions and complex organizational change initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Advanced qualifications in HR, business administration, or organizational development are preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Singapore, Central, Singapore.

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

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.

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