Fendi Talent Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $115,000–125,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 22, 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 Talent Manager, New York. Lead strategic talent acquisition, management, and development across the organization. $115K–$125K + bonus.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate, retail, and leadership-level positions, including sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding
- Partner with business leaders to develop workforce plans aligned with organizational objectives and build diverse talent pipelines
- Develop proactive sourcing strategies utilizing social media, networking, industry events, referrals, and direct outreach
- Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience, and diversity hiring outcomes
- Partner with hiring managers to create effective interview processes and ensure consistent selection practices
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, universities, and professional organizations
- Design and implement talent management programs supporting employee growth, retention, and organizational effectiveness
- Facilitate annual performance management processes including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations
- Identify high-potential talent and create individualized development plans in partnership with leaders
- Lead succession planning initiatives and talent review discussions across business functions
- Promote internal mobility opportunities and career pathing initiatives across the organization
- Develop leadership development programs for emerging leaders, people managers, and senior executives
- Create and facilitate training workshops focused on leadership, communication, performance management, and professional development
- Manage onboarding and new hire development programs to accelerate employee integration and productivity
- Oversee learning management systems (LMS), training content, vendor relationships, and program effectiveness
- Develop dashboards and reports to track recruiting and talent management KPIs
- Analyze workforce trends, turnover, engagement, and talent movement data to inform strategic decisions
- Present talent insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field
- 5 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Human Resources, or Organizational Development
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and levels
- Experience leading performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives
- Strong background partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions
- Experience utilizing ATS, HRIS, and talent management systems
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Human Resources, or Organizational Development, with demonstrated expertise managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and organizational levels.
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.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 115,000 to USD 125,000 per annum.
Benefits
Management eligible for bonus.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Fendi, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Talent Acquisition Manager», «HR Business Partner», «Talent Development Specialist», «Recruitment & Development Manager», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.