Talent Development Director

Founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, the Maison revolutionized postwar Parisian haute couture through architectural designs and his legendary partnership with Audrey Hepburn. After joining LVMH in 1988 and Hubert de Givenchy's retirement in 1995, the house saw a succession of prominent creative directors—including John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller, and Matthew M. Williams.

In September 2024, Sarah Burton was appointed Creative Director, bringing a focus on atelier craftsmanship and archival heritage, supported by Chairman Pietro Beccari and CEO Amandine Ohayon.

ORGANISATION

Direct Report to Global HRD Givenchy, Team of 2 people

Key interfaces with HR team at HQ and in regions/subsidiaries, CODIR, Key business leaders across the organization, Fashion Group and LVMH Group counterpart.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Talent Development Director plays a central role in shaping and delivering the House’s people strategy in a period of transformation. Reporting to the HRD, this position leads the full talent agenda across talent acquisition, employer branding, EVP, career development, learning, succession planning, and employee engagement.

The role is designed to strengthen the House’s ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent in France and across subsidiaries, while supporting leaders and employees through change. The Talent Development Director creates the conditions for individuals to grow, builds robust talent processes, and ensures the House has the capabilities and pipelines needed for the future.

Job responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition and Strategic Sourcing

• Lead talent acquisition for key positions across the organisation, with a strong focus on proactive sourcing and high-quality candidate pipelines.
• Define and implement effective recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities and the House’s transformation agenda.
• Partner closely with HR teams, managers, and leadership to identify critical hiring needs and ensure an excellent recruitment process and candidate experience.
• Strengthen assessment and selection approaches to secure the right talent for both immediate and long-term business needs.

2. Employer Branding and EVP

• Define and lead the House’s employer branding strategy, with a particular focus on fully reshaping the approach on LinkedIn.
• Review, refine, and animate the Employer Value Proposition internally and externally to ensure consistency, relevance, and attractiveness.
• Build a compelling and differentiated talent narrative for the House, in line with its identity, culture, and ambitions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to increase visibility, attractiveness, and engagement among target talent populations.

3. Talent Development and Career Management

• Play a pivotal role in talent development across France and international subsidiaries.
• Design and drive career management processes, including career planning, individual development plans, and succession planning.
• 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.
• Support leaders in identifying, developing, and retaining key talent and future successors.

4. Learning and Development

• Define and deploy the learning strategy for the entire company, aligned with business priorities and capability needs.
• Ensure development actions are effectively implemented and followed through across teams and functions.
• Identify and source the right learning solutions, training programmes, and development partners.
• Monitor learning effectiveness and ensure sound budget follow-up and resource allocation.
• Promote a strong learning culture that supports both performance and individual growth.

5. Employee Engagement and Internal Culture

• Contribute actively to employee engagement through the design and delivery of internal initiatives and community-building moments.
• Oversee key internal events and activities such as Family Day, Ste Catherine, Summer Cocktails, and other engagement initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate well-being or support initiatives.
• Help create an environment where employees feel supported, connected, and able to develop during a delicate transition period.

Profile

Profile

• Significant experience in talent development, with strong expertise in career management, succession planning, talent review, and learning strategy.
• 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 in an international environment, with the ability to operate across France and subsidiaries.
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to structure, prioritise, and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfortable operating in a changing environment and supporting teams through transformation.
• Fluent in French and English.
• High level of energy and strong ability to engage people.
• Charisma and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal sensitivity and ability to support employees through delicate moments.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and action-oriented.
• Strong listening skills combined with the ability to challenge and influence.
• Resilient, structured, and collaborative.

Key challenges of the role

• Supporting the House through a transition period with the right balance of empathy, structure, and momentum.
• Creating the tools, frameworks, and opportunities that enable employees to develop and project themselves into the future.
• Building a more strategic and visible employer brand, especially on LinkedIn.
• Embedding robust talent and learning processes across France and international entities.
• Driving engagement and development in a way that is both ambitious and deeply aligned with the House’s culture.

Additional information

OUR ENGAGEMENT

GIVENCHY is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard.

GIVENCHY recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.

New elegance with a modern twist and femininity combine in the timeless world of Givenchy. Its style is the signature of Hubert de Givenchy, who established the eponymous Haute Couture House at the start of the 1950s. Combining finesse, discretion, and elegance, he ensured his designs and ateliers rose to the top and played a key role in international fashion. In 1957, an expansion of scope took place with the launch of the House's first fragrance, L’Interdit – a symbol of the legendary friendship between Hubert de Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn. Ever since then iconic creations from the Maison have continued to cultivate elegance and boldness. Today, Givenchy’s legacy continues to move forward in a modern and powerful way.

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