GUCCI Global Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding

1. Global Talent Acquisition Strategy & Executive Hiring

• Define and execute Gucci’s global Talent Acquisition strategy, aligned with business priorities, workforce planning and future talent needs.
• Lead strategic, executive and critical hiring activities globally, ensuring strong talent pipelines across all functions and geographies.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to anticipate talent needs, support succession planning and provide market intelligence.
• Drive a proactive approach to talent mapping, pipeline building and candidate engagement.

2. Employer Branding, EVP & Talent Attraction

• Define and activate Gucci’s global Employer Branding and Employer Value Proposition strategy across all talent audiences and markets.
• Partner with Internal Communication, Brand and HR teams to strengthen Gucci’s positioning as an employer of choice.
• Lead employer branding initiatives, storytelling campaigns and candidate attraction programs that enhance visibility, reputation and talent engagement.
• Ensure a distinctive, consistent and authentic employer brand experience across all candidate touchpoints.

3. University Partnerships, Early Careers & Talent Programs

• Develop and lead Gucci’s global university, business school and hospitality school partnership strategy.
• Build strategic relationships with leading academic institutions to strengthen talent pipelines across key business functions.
• Oversee internships, early-career recruitment, internship communities and talent programs, ensuring a strong pipeline of future talent.
• Partner with Kering and external institutions to drive innovative talent attraction and campus initiatives.

4. Recruitment Excellence, Candidate Experience & Talent Acquisition Operations

• Ensure excellence, consistency and continuous improvement across the end-to-end recruitment process globally.
• Elevate candidate and hiring manager experience through best-in-class recruitment standards, tools, governance and training.
• Lead the evolution of Talent Acquisition capabilities, processes, digital solutions and operating models.
• Drive recruitment effectiveness through data, analytics, automation and continuous performance monitoring.

5. Kering Collaboration, Strategic Partnerships & Market Intelligence

• Act as Gucci’s key Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding representative within Kering Group initiatives.
• Lead collaboration on strategic projects including Talent Match, campus strategy, sourcing platforms, global agreements and talent transformation initiatives.
• Manage relationships with executive search firms, recruitment partners, universities and external vendors to maximize talent attraction effectiveness.
• Ensure Gucci remains at the forefront of market trends, talent insights and innovative attraction strategies.

6. Leadership, Team Development & Community Building

• Lead, coach and develop the Global Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Build and animate a strong global Talent Acquisition community, promoting consistency, knowledge sharing and best practices across regions.
• Act as a change leader, driving transformation initiatives and strengthening Talent Acquisition’s strategic impact across the organization.
• Champion an inclusive, data-driven and business-oriented talent culture aligned with Gucci’s values and growth ambitions.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Talent Management or broader Human Resources leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading a global or multi-regional Talent Acquisition function within a complex, matrixed and international organization.
• Demonstrated track record in defining and implementing talent acquisition strategies that support business growth, transformation and organizational evolution.
• Strong experience managing executive, senior leadership and business-critical recruitment projects across multiple geographies and functions.
• Proven experience in Employer Branding, EVP development and talent attraction programs, with the ability to translate culture and brand identity into compelling talent strategies.
• Experience building and managing strategic partnerships with universities, business schools, hospitality schools and external talent ecosystems.
• Strong exposure to global HR transformation, recruitment operating models, digital recruitment platforms and talent intelligence solutions.
• Experience working within highly consumer-centric, brand-driven or premium/luxury environments is strongly preferred.

• Gross Annual Salary: 70000 € (unless otherwise agreed, in the event of a positive outcome of the selection process, should specific levels of experience and autonomy and/or particular competencies emerge during the selection process, based on objective criteria).
• NCBA (National Collective Bargaining Agreement): Pelletteria, Pelli, Succedanei, Ombrelli e Ombrelloni (unique alphanumeric code: D111)
• Middle Manager
• Bonuses and Commissions: Annual Target Bonus as per company policies and regulations in force from time to time, up to 20% of the Gross Annual Salary.
• Other Benefits:
  • Company canteen
  • Company Car
  • Complementary health insurance
  • Company welfare program (up to quadri)

Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.