Givenchy Talent Development Director
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About Givenchy
Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy stands as a house of aristocratic elegance, audacious modernity, and exceptional savoir-faire within the LVMH family. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where couture heritage meets contemporary creativity across fashion, accessories, and beauty. Its teams are invited to contribute to a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, collaboration, and a refined sense of client experience. Givenchy seeks individuals who combine artistic sensitivity with commercial intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and respect for tradition, empowering them to help advance a bold vision of luxury for a new generation.
Givenchy seeks a Talent Development Director in Paris to lead talent acquisition, employer branding, career development, and learning strategy across the House and international subsidiaries.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead talent acquisition across key positions in the organisation, focusing on proactive sourcing and high-quality candidate pipelines aligned with business priorities and the House's transformation agenda
- Define and implement employer branding strategy with particular focus on reshaping the LinkedIn presence and external talent narrative
- Review, refine, and animate the Employer Value Proposition internally and externally to ensure consistency, relevance, and attractiveness to target talent populations
- Design and drive career management processes including career planning, individual development plans, and succession planning across France and international subsidiaries
- Foster internal mobility within the House and across the Group, promoting development opportunities and cross-functional career paths
- Lead the planning, synthesis, and animation of Talent Review processes, supporting leaders in identifying, developing, and retaining key talent and future successors
- Define and deploy learning strategy for the entire company aligned with business priorities and capability needs, ensuring effective implementation across teams and functions
- Monitor learning effectiveness and ensure sound budget follow-up and resource allocation
- Promote a strong learning culture that supports both performance and individual growth
- Contribute actively to employee engagement through the design and delivery of internal initiatives such as Family Day, Ste Catherine, Summer Cocktails, and other community-building moments
- Lead and coordinate well-being or support initiatives to help create an environment where employees feel supported, connected, and able to develop during the transition period
- Partner closely with HR teams, managers, and leadership to identify critical hiring needs and ensure excellent recruitment process and candidate experience
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of significant experience in talent development with strong expertise in career management, succession planning, and talent review
- Proven experience in talent acquisition, especially sourcing candidates for key and strategic positions
- Strong track record in designing and implementing employer branding and EVP initiatives
- Experience operating in an international environment with ability to work across France and international subsidiaries
- Strong project management capabilities with ability to structure, prioritise, and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Demonstrated comfort operating in a changing environment and supporting teams through transformation
- Fluent in both French and English
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of significant experience in talent development and human resources, with proven expertise in talent acquisition, career management, succession planning, and learning strategy. Demonstrated track record in designing and implementing employer branding initiatives and operating successfully in international environments across multiple locations and subsidiaries.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Givenchy fosters a refined and creative workplace shaped by its couture heritage, where elegance, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship guide daily collaboration. As an employer, the Maison values precision, individuality, and a forward-looking spirit, offering teams an environment where luxury expertise and bold artistic expression can thrive.
About Cerulean
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