Balenciaga Senior Talent Acquisition Officer
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
About Balenciaga
Balenciaga is a leading house in contemporary luxury fashion known for its boundary-pushing design and strong brand identity. The Maison operates globally within the Kering group, combining heritage craftsmanship with a modern, culturally responsive approach to product and communications. As an employer, Balenciaga attracts candidates who thrive in fast-paced, creative environments and who value brand-led excellence.
Balenciaga Singapore seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Officer (7-month contract) to lead high-volume retail and corporate recruitment across SEAO.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment across the SEAO region (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand) for high-volume retail roles and corporate functions, ensuring speed and quality of hire.
- Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies, talent pipelining and market mapping to populate short- and long-term candidate pipelines.
- Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to define role requirements, advise on hiring strategy, and align on timelines and selection criteria.
- Deliver a consistent, brand-aligned candidate experience, maintaining clear communication at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Maintain accurate recruitment documentation, track metrics and support regional reporting needs.
- Coordinate cross-country recruitment activities, ensuring compliance with local hiring practices and labour market nuances.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on recruitment experience with demonstrable exposure to luxury retail hiring.
- Proven experience recruiting for both retail and corporate positions across multiple markets.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume recruitment with speed and efficiency while preserving candidate quality.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to advise senior hiring managers and HRBPs.
- Highly organised, resilient and able to manage multiple requisitions under tight deadlines.
- Experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems (Workday experience advantageous).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a regional HR team.
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years of practical recruitment experience, including proven exposure to luxury retail markets and delivery of high-volume hiring across multiple countries; experience sourcing for both retail and corporate roles is required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a fast-paced, creative workplace where design-led thinking and brand stewardship are paramount. The Maison offers professional development opportunities and internal mobility within the broader Kering group, encouraging high performance and continuous growth.
About Cerulean
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