Yves Saint Laurent Talent Acquisition & Learning Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €35,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent Talent Acquisition & Learning Specialist – Scandicci, Italy. Manage recruitment and training initiatives in luxury fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with managers and HR Business Partners to assess staffing and professional development requirements, delivering targeted guidance on talent acquisition and learning strategy
- Manage the complete recruitment cycle from requirement analysis and candidate sourcing through interviewing, offer preparation, and onboarding, ensuring consistent candidate experience aligned with Saint Laurent's values
- Design and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to identify qualified candidates for critical roles, leveraging multiple channels and talent pools
- Coordinate all recruitment activities within Workday and Talent Match platforms, maintaining data integrity and ensuring compliance with internal governance standards
- Partner with business leaders and HR teams to identify training and development needs; design, plan, and execute learning initiatives in alignment with organizational goals
- Oversee training logistics and relationships with external providers, managing course scheduling, participant registration, attendance documentation, and certification records
- Monitor and report on training delivery and administrative compliance, including funding requirement adherence and records management
- Collaborate across functions on talent and HR projects, supporting the design and continuous improvement of people-related programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
- 3–5 years of professional experience in Talent Acquisition within a structured corporate or recruitment consultancy environment, with preference for luxury or fashion industry background
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of Workday and Talent Match systems highly valued
- Professional fluency in English, both written and oral
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- People-oriented mindset combined with results-driven and proactive work approach
- Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities, with ability to build rapport across organizational levels
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of professional talent acquisition experience in a structured organization or recruitment consultancy firm, ideally within the luxury or fashion sector. Additional experience in training organization and coordination is desirable.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy — conveniently close to Florence.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 35,000 per annum.
Benefits
National Collective Labor Agreement benefits (CCNL Addetti alle Industrie manifatturiere delle Pelli e Succedanei e Ombrelli e Ombrelloni – D111); annual bonus opportunity subject to company agreement; additional benefits and initiatives offered in accordance with company policies.
Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
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