Fendi Talent Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 19, 2026
About Fendi
Founded in Rome in 1925, Fendi stands as one of Italy’s most distinguished luxury houses, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, Roman spirit, and bold creative vision. As an employer, Fendi offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet across métiers including design, leather goods, fur, ready-to-wear, retail, communications, and corporate functions. The Maison values artisanal excellence, cultural curiosity, entrepreneurial energy, and collaboration, inviting its teams to contribute to a legacy defined by refinement and experimentation. Within the LVMH Group, Fendi provides international career opportunities, strong professional development, and the privilege of shaping the future of contemporary luxury.
Fendi New York: Talent Manager to lead recruitment, talent development, and succession planning. Strategic HR role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate, retail, and leadership positions, including sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding
- Develop workforce plans in partnership with business leaders to align talent acquisition and development with organizational strategy
- Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs through proactive sourcing strategies
- Utilize social media, networking, industry events, referrals, and direct outreach to identify and engage qualified candidates
- Monitor and analyze recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience, and diversity outcomes
- Design and implement comprehensive talent management and employee development programs to support growth and retention
- Facilitate annual performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and evaluations across the organization
- Identify high-potential talent in partnership with leaders and create individualized development and succession plans
- Lead succession planning initiatives and talent review discussions across business functions
- Promote internal mobility opportunities and establish career pathing initiatives
- Develop and deliver leadership development programs for emerging leaders, managers, and senior executives
- Oversee learning management systems, training content, vendor relationships, and program effectiveness measurement
- Develop dashboards and reports to track talent and recruiting KPIs
- Analyze workforce trends, turnover, engagement, and talent movement data to inform strategic decision-making
- Present talent insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Human Resources, or Organizational Development
- Demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and organizational levels
- Proven experience leading performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives
- Track record of strategic partnership with senior leaders and influencing business decisions
- Proficiency with ATS, HRIS, and talent management systems
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, talent management, human resources, or organizational development, including demonstrated expertise in full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and organizational levels, performance management and succession planning leadership, and strategic partnership with senior business leaders.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Fendi cultivates a workplace culture rooted in Roman heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of creativity. As an employer, it offers a refined, collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to combine technical excellence with bold innovation in service of a distinctive luxury vision.
About Cerulean
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