Head of People (m/w/d), Headoffice München

The Giorgio Armani Group is one of the world's leading luxury fashion companies, headquartered in Milan. The name Giorgio Armani is synonymous with Italian fashion and timeless design. As a family-owned, internationally operating company, Giorgio Armani designs, manufactures and distributes luxury fashion and lifestyle products worldwide.

To strengthen our Human Resources team at our Munich Head Office, we are looking for a committed and experienced

Head of People (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for the Human Resources function across Germany and Austria, providing strategic and operational leadership while overseeing, developing, and coaching the local HR team.
• Develop and implement sustainable recruitment strategies, oversee the hiring of key positions and building a strong talent pipeline
• Oversee payroll operations, manage benefits administration, including health benefits, company cars and pension plans), and ensure compliance with local tax and social security regulations.
• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, development, retention and offboarding.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the Executive Management Team and a trusted advisor to managers on all people-related matters
• Develop and implement the local HR strategy in close collaboration with our Headquarters in Milan, ensuring alignment with the Group's global HR strategy
• Foster a constructive and collaborative relationship with the Works Council, ensuring effective employee representation and social partnership
• Lead the annual performance and salary review processes while providing recommendations to Headquarters regarding compensation decisions and talent retention initiatives
• Lead employee relations, including employment law matters, conflict resolution and collaboration with the Works Council and external stakeholders
• Drive organizational development and change management initiatives, supporting the implementation of new organizational structures and international HR programs
• Implement and manage HRIS platforms, oversee HR data analytics and reporting, and provide HR metrics to support business decision-making.
• Partner with the Commercial Director, the COO and the international HR team to implement a forward-looking People Strategy

Your Profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a comparable qualification
• Several years of leadership experience in Human Resources, ideally within an international retail, fashion or luxury environment
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, employee relations and organizational development
• Sound knowledge of German employment law; knowledge of Austrian employment law is considered an advantage
• Strong experience in payroll, Compensation & Benefits and HR compliance
• Proven experience leading complex HR projects and organizational change initiatives within an international environment
• Excellent leadership, communication and consulting skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels
• High level of resilience, strategic thinking and the ability to successfully manage multiple complex priorities in a dynamic business environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a hands‑on approach and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
• Proficient in HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Business fluent German and English are essential; Italian is considered an advantage

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for an internationally renowned luxury company with a strong Italian heritage
• A stimulating international and multicultural working environment where everyone feels respected and valued
• A competitive salary package with modern benefits

At Giorgio Armani, we are committed to diversity, respect and equal opportunities.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and look forward to receiving your complete and compelling application.