Head Of Hr / Chief People Officer - Luxury Sector

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international luxury retail brand seeks a visionary HR leader to join their executive team. This role involves championing HR strategy, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting business excellence. Candidates should possess an Honours Degree and have at least 5 years of relevant HR leadership experience, ideally in luxury retail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in HR leadership, preferably in a small or fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Balance between strategic vision and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Champion the company-wide HR strategy, aligning people, culture, and growth.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to elevate morale and drive retention.
• Oversee organizational development and change management frameworks.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Strategy

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Change Management

Organizational Development

Education

Bachelor's Honours Degree in Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Northern Suburbs | On-site | Full-Time

Above Market Salary + Performance Bonus

A prestigious brand in the International Luxury Retail sector is seeking a visionary HR leader to join their executive team.

If you're a strategic, emotionally intelligent, and dynamic HR professional with a passion for people, performance, and purpose, this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Champion the company-wide HR strategy, aligning people, culture, and growth.
2. Lead employee engagement initiatives to elevate morale and drive retention.
3. Oversee organizational development and change management frameworks.
4. Drive talent management and individual development plans for high-potential staff.
5. Embed a learning culture through innovative L&D initiatives.
6. Support business excellence through robust performance management systems.
7. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Honours Degree in Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or Industrial Engineering (candidates without Honours Degree will be declined).
• Minimum 5 years in HR leadership, preferably in a smaller, entrepreneurial, or fast-paced environment; experience within luxury retail is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to lead engagement, growth, and transformation strategies.
• Experience in driving culture within a high-touch, customer-centric organization.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A balance between strategic vision and hands-on execution.

Additional Skills: Human Resource Management, Strategy, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Change Management, Organizational Development.

Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level: Honours

Please apply today and step into a career-defining role where luxury meets leadership. If you do not receive feedback within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. By submitting your CV and additional documents, you consent to HWR processing and retaining your personal information for current and future opportunities.