People & Culture Development Manager

At Ermenegildo Zegna the talents and passion of our people are the pillars of our success. Which is why we’re looking for a People & Culture Development Manager in Milan to contribute to our proud legacy and help shape our vibrant future.
What Makes You, Makes Zegna
The legacy of Zegna would not exist if it weren’t for the unique skills of every person on our team; the makers, masters, designers and doers. Everyone contributes.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Within the People Development & Culture function, the role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring Employee Engagement and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, contributing to the development of an authentic, inclusive corporate culture focused on people growth.
The person will act as a key point of reference for cross-functional projects at the corporate level, working closely with internal stakeholders and global functional teams
What Makes Up Your Day
Step into a hands-on, minds-on work environment where every challenge and opportunity helps you realize your full potential.
In This Role, You Will
Employee Engagement

• Promote and strengthen the Zegna Culture by translating its principles into concrete initiatives that support their dissemination, internalization, and consistency in everyday behaviors;
• Design, coordinate, and implement engagement programs aligned with the culture and business needs, supporting the Zegna identity and the Group’s cultural transformation journey;
• Analyze survey results and people analytics tools to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  

DEI - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Support the evolution of the Group’s DEI strategy, contributing to the definition of priorities, roadmap, and KPIs for the Zegna brand;
• Manage and implement DEI-related projects (awareness initiatives, training, events, ERGs, partnerships);
• Act as an internal ambassador of inclusive practices, fostering dialogue, education, and cross-functional engagement.
  

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Lead complex, cross-country projects, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and on-time delivery;
• Collaborate with HRBPs, internal communications, leadership teams, and other corporate functions to drive alignment and co-creation at both Zegna and Group levels;
• Facilitate teamwork by building trusted relationships with stakeholders across different levels and cultures;
• Ensure process governance, documentation, and reporting to leadership.
  

What Makes You, Makes Our Team
When you join Zegna, you join a team, working together to shape the future of our company. For this role, we’re looking for someone with:

• 6-8 years in HR, People Development, Engagement, Communications, and Event Management roles, preferably within international or structured environments.
• Strong Project Management: planning, deliverables management, and the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives in parallel;
• Stakeholder Management: ability to manage diverse stakeholders, build effective partnerships, and influence without direct authority;
• Curiosity and innovation: a mindset oriented toward identifying new solutions, modern approaches, and market benchmarks;
• Effective communication: ability to facilitate workshops, create compelling storytelling, and communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Empathy and active listening
• Collaboration and team spirit
• Creative problem-solving
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Cultural and inclusion sensitivity
  

What Makes You, Makes Our Legacy
Ermenegildo Zegna Group is founded on a proud history of craftsmanship and quality dating back to 1910, with a vision to ethically create the world’s finest textiles. Zegna has since expanded to ready-to-wear, becoming one of Italy’s most successful family companies and a global luxury lifestyle brand.
Through our vertically-integrated, sheep to shop approach, we strive to create exceptional products without compromising on quality of life for future generations. With over 500 stores and 6,500 employees worldwide, our success is inspired by our founder’s pioneering spirit and shaped by the expertise and integrity of every individual at Zegna.