Balenciaga Hr Business Partner

Experteer Overview

As HR Business Partner for Italy Operations (Shoes in Scandicci and RTW in Novara), you will drive end-to-end people management and advisory support across the employee lifecycle. You’ll partner with line managers to align HR processes with business needs, oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance and talent processes, and ensure Italian labour law compliance. You will travel regularly to on-site locations to provide close, proactive HR support and contribute to a high-performing work environment. This role offers exposure to strategic HR projects and close collaboration with HQ in Paris within a global luxury brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with line managers on day-to-day HR topics and people management
• Manage recruitment activities aligned with business needs
• Coordinate induction and onboarding for new hires
• Prepare HR documentation across the employee lifecycle (hiring, promotions, changes, disciplinary actions, exits) ensuring compliance
• Handle HR administrative tasks (Workday, Talent Match) with accurate documentation
• Ensure core HR processes (performance reviews, talent reviews, compensation cycles) are implemented
• Support organizational topics, workforce planning, and team effectiveness
• Monitor HR KPIs and provide insights for decisions (HC/costs vs budget, turnover, performance & learning completion)
• Contribute to training and development initiatives and liaise with external providers/training funds
• Participate in HR projects (Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Development, Work-life balance) with HQ collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR in a multi-site, structured environment
• Operational and advisory HR experience across the employee lifecycle
• Proven recruitment experience for operational and corporate profiles
• Experience handling disciplinary processes and organizational changes
• Exposure to performance management, compensation cycles and talent processes
• Experience supporting training and development initiatives is a plus
• Good knowledge of Italian labour law and HR practices
• Bachelor in Economics or Humanities; Master in HR a plus
• Fluent in English; French a plus
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge of HR systems is a plus (Workday, Talent Match)