Head of HR / Chief People Officer - Luxury Sector

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious brand in the International Luxury Retail sector seeks a visionary HR leader for its executive team. This role entails driving culture and transformation in a high-performing organisation, requiring a Bachelor's Honours Degree and minimum 5 years of HR leadership experience, ideally in luxury retail.

Benefits

Above Market Salary

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years in HR leadership, in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in luxury retail is a plus.
• Must have outstanding leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion HR strategy, aligning people, culture and growth.
• Oversee organisational development and change management.
• Drive talent management and individual development.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Strategy

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Change Management

Organisational 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 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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Desired Skills:

• Human Resource Management
• Strategy
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Change Management
• Organisational Development

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours