Head Of Hr / Chief People Officer - Luxury Sector

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

Job summary

A leading brand in the international luxury retail sector seeks a visionary HR leader for their executive team. This role demands strategic insight and emotional intelligence to drive culture transformation and people-first organization. Candidates must hold an Honours Degree and have a strong HR leadership background, preferably in luxury retail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in HR leadership.
• Experience in luxury retail is a plus.
• Candidates from FMCG, Manufacturing, or SOEs will be declined.

Responsibilities

• Champion the HR strategy, aligning people and culture.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Strategic vision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Honours Degree in Psychology

Industrial Psychology

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Northern Suburbs Johannesburg | On-site | Full-Time Above Market Salary + Performance Bonus A prestigious brand in the International Luxury Retail sector is on the lookout for 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.

You'll be the custodian of culture, the driver of transformation, and the architect behind a high-performing, people-first organisation.

Essential for consideration : Bachelor's Honours Degree in Psychology, Industrial Psychology or Industrial Engineering- You will automatically be declined if you do not have an Honours Degree.

Minimum 5 years in HR leadership, preferably in a smaller, entrepreneurial or fast-paced environment, experience within luxury retail is a big plus – We are not looking for candidates from the FMCG, Manufacturing OR Industrial sector nor SOEs A proven ability to lead engagement, growth and transformation strategies Experience in driving culture within a high-touch, customer-centric organisation Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills A sharp balance between strategic vision and hands-on execution ?

Key Responsibilities : Championing the company-wide HR strategy, aligning people, culture and growth Leading employee engagement initiatives that elevate morale and drive retention Overseeing organisational development and change management frameworks Driving talent management and individual development plans for high-potential staff Embedding a learning culture through innovative L&D initiatives Supporting business excellence through robust performance management systems Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership Apply today and step into a career-defining role where luxury meets leadership.

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