ABOUT US
Thom Browne is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing today’s uniform: the suit. By questioning traditional proportions, Browne’s designs consistently convey a true American sensibility rooted in quality craftsmanship and precise tailoring. We pride ourselves on our core values of respect and collaboration, challenging ourselves to express creativity and continuously innovate. We attract ambitious individuals who operate in unique ways while upholding exceptional craftsmanship and excellence.
THE ROLE
The Vice President of Global Human Resources for Thom Browne will provide long-term strategic leadership and vision to shape the company’s people strategy and organizational capability across all regions. This role will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, driving policies, programs, and practices that attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent globally. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of HR will lead a global HR organization and oversee key partnerships with external payroll providers, professional employer organizations, and legal counsel.
Talent Management:
- 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
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding:
- 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
Company Culture & Employee Relations:
- 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
Compensation & Benefits:
- 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
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- 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
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Competitive compensation. Salary Range is $250,000 - $275,000 + target bonus. Please note that compensation will be offered based on relevant skills and experience
- Thom Browne Classic Uniform
- Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) company match
- Hybrid work schedule
- Diverse and inclusive working environment
