Thom Browne, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Vice President, Global Human Resources
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $275K/yr
12+ years expThom Browne, Inc. is a company known for modernizing the traditional suit with a focus on quality craftsmanship. They are seeking a Vice President of Global Human Resources to provide strategic leadership in shaping the company’s people strategy and to serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, overseeing global HR initiatives and talent management.
ApparelFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership to shape talent and leadership strategy across hiring, onboarding, and leadership development
Build and govern succession planning and leadership pipeline frameworks to ensure long-term continuity across critical roles and markets
Advise and coach leaders on performance leadership, development planning, feedback, and stretch opportunities to accelerate growth and engagement
Lead global leadership and management development initiatives in partnership with executive coaches and external providers
Coach managers on effective goal setting and routinely audit employee goals to ensure clarity, accountability, and alignment with performance expectations
Lead and oversee the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process, ensuring consistency, fairness, and timely resolution across the organization
Shape and evolve global talent acquisition strategy to build enduring pipelines of high-potential and high-performing talent aligned with the company’s long-term vision
Provide leadership oversight for executive and critical hiring, partnering with senior leaders on succession planning and strategic workforce priorities
Partner closely with leaders to define role success profiles and assess leadership capability, cultural alignment, and long-term potential
Set global standards for interviewing and assessment excellence, coaching leaders to make thoughtful, inclusive, and high-impact hiring decisions
Establish accountability for onboarding and leadership integration to drive engagement, performance, and retention over time
Lead employer branding and strategic academic and institutional partnerships to strengthen the organization’s talent brand and future leadership pipelines
Build trusted relationships across the organization and Group functions to foster an engaging, collaborative, and high-performing working environment
Act as a steward of the Thom Browne culture and values, ensuring consistent alignment, communication, and ethical standards across the global organization
Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and creative culture that reflects the brand’s vision and elevates the employee experience
Maintain senior relationships with international offices across Europe and Asia, serving as a primary HR partner for PEO providers, employment counsel, and immigration advisors
Oversee global employee relations and compliance to ensure alignment with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and company standards
Partner with Legal and Finance to shape and govern company-wide HR policies that support business growth and operational excellence
Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that strengthen fairness, belonging, and representation across the organization
Lead engagement and retention strategies, leveraging data and insights to sustain high performance and reduce turnover
Lead global compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring market competitiveness, internal equity, and alignment with business and talent priorities
Design and govern total rewards and incentive frameworks to attract and retain critical talent while reinforcing performance and leadership accountability
Oversee enterprise-wide pay equity and compensation governance across functions, levels, and geographies
Partner with business leaders to align bonus and incentive programs with financial performance, leadership effectiveness, and collaboration
Provide executive oversight of benefits administration and open enrollment in partnership with PEO providers
Ensure full alignment with Zegna Group compensation, benefits, and governance policies
Oversee workforce planning, headcount governance, and ESG people reporting
Own HR controls and ICFR compliance within the people function, ensuring strong documentation, risk management, and audit readiness
Qualification
Required
12-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level and global leadership roles within complex, international organizations; experience within luxury, fashion, retail, or creative global environments strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field strongly preferred
Trusted executive communicator with the ability to build strong partnerships across creative, commercial, and corporate leadership teams globally
Agile, strategic, and hands-on leader with exceptional judgment, resourcefulness, and follow-through in dynamic, entrepreneurial luxury environments
Strong expertise in governance, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks, including SOX and Group-level compliance
Proven experience building and leading high-performing global HR teams and driving enterprise people strategies across multiple regions
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to partner closely with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership on workforce strategy and risk management
Comfort operating in a highly visible role, serving as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team
Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally approximately 30%, supporting global offices and key leadership stakeholders across North America, EMEA, and APAC
Preferred
Experience within luxury, fashion, retail, or creative global environments strongly preferred
Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field strongly preferred
Benefits
Thom Browne Classic Uniform
Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) company match
Hybrid work schedule
Diverse and inclusive working environment
Company
Thom Browne, Inc.
Thom Browne is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing today’s uniform: the suit.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-08-18Acquired
2016-04-01Series Unknown
2016-02-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
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Rodrigo Bazan
CEO
Recent News
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