Senior HR Cost Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
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 MISSION IN THIS ROLE
As Senior People Cost & Performance Analyst, based in Milan, you will bring your unique strengths to the HR HQ team.
You’ll work closely with the CPO to drive meaningful results and shape the way we work and grow. You’ll be responsible for leading global people cost planning and delivering workforce analytics to support strategic business decisions.
The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, and people cost reviews while developing analyses that combine HR, financial, productivity, and business data. Working closely with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders, the role drives data-driven workforce planning and organizational performance.
More specifically you will:
People Cost Planning & Control
Lead the global people cost budgeting, forecasting, and review processes.
Monitor headcount and personnel costs, analyzing variances and key cost drivers.
Support workforce planning through financial scenarios and forecasts.
Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and consistent planning. People Performance & Analytics
Develop analytics combining workforce, financial, productivity, and business data.
Define and monitor people and organizational performance KPIs.
Deliver insights and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making. Reporting & Systems
Support the enhancement of HR reporting and planning tools, ensuring data quality and process efficiency.
Partner with IT to drive the automation and digitalization of HR reporting and analytics.
WHO YOU ARE
You bring 8+ years of experience in HR Controlling, People Analytics, Workforce Planning or Cost Controlling.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
You’re skilled in people cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting, advanced Excel and BI tools (Power BI or equivalent); SAP/SuccessFactors is a plus.
You’re known for flexibility, accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail, and it shows in how you work with others.
You communicate fluently in English
WHAT WE OFFER
The position provides for a base salary between €55,000-€65,000
Remuneration is determined on objective criteria, regardless of gender.
Within the base salary range, individual pay is determined by knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training.
National Collective Labor Agreement for the Textile Industry
JOINING 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.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other personal characteristic.