Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist

About Zegna

The global leader in luxury menswear, ZEGNA was founded in the Italian Alps in 1910. Part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, the brand remains true to the values of its visionary Founder, Ermenegildo Zegna, who believed in creating world-class fabrics in harmony with both nature and local communities—a philosophy embodied by Oasi Zegna, the home of our values. The inspiration behind the brand’s values, Oasi Zegna, continues to guide everything we do at ZEGNA — from supporting our people to fostering a culture of growth, where craftsmanship and innovation are core elements of our learning processes and long-term growth strategy.

YOUR ROLE AT ZEGNA

As Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist, based in New York, you will bring your expertise in recruitment and people operations to the Human Resources team, helping us attract, engage, and retain top talent across our corporate offices and Northeast store network.

You’ll work closely with the SVP of HR and hiring managers to shape a best-in-class candidate and employee experience while driving meaningful results for the business.

How You Bring It To Life

Here’s how you’ll bring this role to life each day — making it your own and shaping it with your unique talents and expertise:

• Lead full life-cycle recruitment for corporate functions and Northeast store locations, from strategy and sourcing to selection and offer.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines through market mapping, networking, and proactive outreach, ensuring a strong bench for current and future needs.
• Partner with hiring managers as a trusted advisor, providing data-driven insights, improving fill rates, and enhancing the overall recruitment process.
• Oversee recruitment reporting, budgets, and compliance while leveraging KPIs to track performance and optimize results.
• Deliver LinkedIn best practice training and collaborate with Marketing to create content that elevates employer branding and candidate engagement.
• Prepare offer letters, manage onboarding and offboarding processes, and support employee engagement, internal communications, and culture-building initiatives.
• Coordinate reference checks, background checks, and compensation alignment in partnership with HR colleagues.
• Support training, compliance initiatives, and special programs as needed.
  
  

WHO YOU ARE

This Is How You Show Up

• You bring at least 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Recruitment, ideally within luxury retail or a related industry. We are also open to strong retail managers who bring proven experience in hiring and recruitment.
• You’re skilled in full-cycle recruitment, talent pooling, and HR processes, with strong organizational and project management abilities.
• You’re known for your relationship-building and communication skills, thriving as a trusted partner to leaders and colleagues.
• You excel in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments where collaboration and results go hand in hand.
• You’re a proactive self-starter who takes initiative and drives progress with minimal direction.
• You bring an energizing presence, inspiring and motivating those around you through positivity and enthusiasm.
  
  

YOUR ZEGNA OFFER

• Annual gross salary range: $90,000-$95,000
• Hybrid work model (4 days in office required), designed to balance flexibility and in-person collaboration
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and commuter benefits
• Paid time off and holidays, with accrual based on tenure and role
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, global brand at the forefront of luxury and innovation
  
  

NATURALLY IN ZEGNA

Joining us means stepping into a world of excellence, where the uniqueness of our authenticity is rooted in the talents of our people, who together contribute to weaving a story of innovation and craftsmanship. You will become part of an ongoing journey of development, uncovering your talents while contributing to a proud legacy and a vibrant tomorrow.