HR Director - Europe - Global Premium Fashion Brand

Mode Executive; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium fashion retail organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR Director to shape and drive the people strategy during a significant growth phase. The role involves partnering with the leadership team on organizational effectiveness, overseeing HR functions, and fostering a high-performance culture. Candidates must be fluent in English and proficient in another language, with a strong background in HR leadership and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR leadership roles within a retail environment.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering HR strategies.
• Ability to collaborate across international markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Consult with senior leadership on strategic people matters.
• Develop the HR team, ensuring compliance and innovation.

Skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency in an additional language

Leadership and strategic planning

Employee relations

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job description

Job Description

Mode Executive is delighted to be supporting a leading premium fashion retail organisation in the search for an experienced HR Director. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, people-driven business at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation.

Reporting directly to the Global HR Director, the HR Director will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s people strategy and culture as a key member of the senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will be fluent in English and possess proficiency in an additional language, enabling effective collaboration across international markets.

The Role

• Lead the development and delivery of the people strategy aligned with overall business objectives
• Partner closely with the leadership team to drive organisational effectiveness and long-term talent planning
• Oversee all areas of HR including employee relations, performance management, learning & development, reward, and organisational design
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Global HRD and senior stakeholders on all strategic people matters
• Foster a high-performance culture that supports engagement, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion

Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring best practice, innovation, and compliance across all ...