Head of HR (Fashion/Luxury)

Our client, a luxury fashion brand is looking for an experienced HR Director. The role will report into the Brand MD and Group HRD. This is a C-suite Business Partner role and will involve the implementation of complex change programmes. Some international travel required.

The Role

Summary:

• Reporting to Brand MD and Group HRD

• C-suite business partner role

• Implementation of innovative change management people initiatives

• Supporting delivery of brand strategy in a continually evolving market

• Delivery of a proactive and responsive value-added generalist HR service

Responsibilities:

• Consistently representing the HR Department with professionalism in the boardroom, at conferences and within the workplace

• Translating key data into an effective and commercially focused HR and people strategy, working with and influencing senior management

• Providing company-wide info by interpreting and analysing people data

• Overseeing complex ER issues and managing stakeholders

• Diversifying and overseeing the implementation of a new recruitment strategy

• Driving a culture of wellbeing and development with limited funds

• Managing the HR budget and reporting on current and future staffing costs and initiatives

• Leading on special projects

• Supporting delivery of the brand strategy in a continually evolving market

• Challenging senior managers where appropriate and suggesting alternative paths

About You

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is a minimum

• CIPD Chartered Fellow

Previous experience:

• Able to establish credibility and build Department accountability

• Able to problem solve and demonstrate operational and strategic skills

• Experience leading teams and acting as a senior role model is essential

• Demonstrable commercial acumen – experience partnering with the business to deliver commercially focused people strategies

• A good understanding of company finances and workforce planning/budgeting is essential

• Solid ER knowledge and proven experience of applying updated legislation to a variety of HR situations

• Managed redundancy situations and experienced in coaching managers through this and leading where necessary

• Familiarity of managing TUPE situations and able to counsel senior management on appropriate practice

• Evidence of having a passion for working with people and working beyond the confines of the job description

• Outstanding communication skills – able to deliver bad news and give it a positive outlook as well as ability to influence senior partners

• Proven organisation skills and ability to prioritise

• Thrives on constant change

If this sounds like you, get in touch