Chanel Head of Talent Acquisition, North Asia
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 26, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is a private, family-influenced global maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, and an influential beauty and fragrance portfolio. As a leading luxury fashion house, Chanel operates an international organisation that combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary brand management and a discreet, high-performance corporate culture.
CHANEL seeks Head of Talent Acquisition, North Asia to lead executive recruitment strategy across the region. Hong Kong-based role reporting to global talent leadership.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead executive search and talent pipelining initiatives across North Asia, securing critical leadership appointments
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with executive search firms and external talent providers to enhance delivery capabilities
- Define and execute executive hiring strategy aligned with North Asia's business priorities and CHANEL's regional growth objectives
- Drive talent acquisition priorities across local markets, adapting methodologies to meet specific business needs and market dynamics
- Leverage data analytics and market insights to inform strategic decisions and continuously improve hiring outcomes
- Champion consistent, high-quality executive hiring standards across all North Asian markets
- Strengthen the talent acquisition community through cross-market collaboration, best practice sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Build strategic leadership pipelines in partnership with talent management and organizational development teams
- Strengthen CHANEL's employer brand in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to attract top-tier executive talent
- Provide market intelligence and talent insights to support strategic workforce planning and business decisions
- Represent North Asia talent acquisition in global forums and contribute to shaping enterprise-wide solutions
Qualifications
- Previous executive search and talent acquisition experience within complex, multinational matrix organizations
- Deep knowledge of regional talent markets, search partners, and hiring dynamics across North Asia
- Proven track record of delivering senior and leadership-level hiring across critical business functions
- Strong executive presence with credible communication skills and ability to influence key stakeholders
- Ability to build trusted partnerships and work effectively across business, HR, and external stakeholders
- Strategic and commercially grounded approach to talent acquisition strategy
- Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, process discipline, and technology-enabled hiring solutions
- Strong digital fluency with ability to harness technology and insight-led approaches to enhance hiring effectiveness
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in executive search and talent acquisition within multinational, matrix-driven organizations, with demonstrated success leading regional or enterprise-wide talent acquisition initiatives. Proven expertise in sourcing, screening, and placing senior leadership talent and building scalable recruitment processes. Track record of working effectively across geographies and cultures in Asia-Pacific or comparable international markets.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or executive certification in organizational development, talent management, or strategic HR preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Culture
Chanel cultivates an environment where craftsmanship, creativity and discretion intersect with rigorous commercial discipline. The workplace is international, fast-paced and excellence-driven, valuing refined interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and long-term talent development.
About Cerulean
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