Head of People - Europe - Luxury Fashion

Head of HR, Europe - Luxury Retail - Permanent - Hybrid role - Salary £80k + 10% Bonus. Based Central London.

Saisei Talent have an incredible opportunity for an exceptional Head of HR for Europe to lead and elevate the people strategy across both retail and corporate teams within this global leading luxury fashion business.

The people are at the heart of everything - celebrating individuality, creativity, and passion. We are looking for a strategic, commercial, and hands-on HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury retail environment and has experience managing teams across multiple European markets.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the people strategy whilst working across multiple locations, including London, Paris, and Geneva.

Reporting to the People Director for EMEA you will have responsibility for multiple European locations and will manage small teams in both Paris & Geneva. Supporting an employee headcount of c130 employees, this position is based in the London HQ and will require quarterly travel to locations across Europe, UAE & India.

What we need from you:

Strategic HR Leadership - Partner with senior leadership to implement and drive an effective people strategy across Europe, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.

Employee Relations & Compliance - Oversee complex ER cases, advising managers and ensuring compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions. Exposure and understanding of French & Swiss employment law would be amazing! However, a clear understanding of the differences in Eu employment law is essential.

Change Management & Organisational Design - Lead restructures, guide managers through change processes, and support business growth through strategic workforce planning.

Talent Development & Succession Planning - Identify and nurture talent, ensuring strong leadership pipelines and creating opportunities for career growth. Adopting an Attract, Retain and Develop mentality for the growth of the business.

Learning & Development - Drive the L&D strategy, conduct training needs analysis, and deliver impactful development programs across retail and corporate teams.

Recruitment & Employer Branding - Take ownership of senior-level appointments, develop recruitment strategies tailored to the luxury sector, and build a strong talent pipeline.

HR Operations & Reward - Oversee compensation structures, payroll budgets, benefits, and reward programs, ensuring a competitive and compliant approach across Europe.

Culture & Engagement - Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and engaging work environment that reflects the brand values.

What does your background look like:

️ A commercially driven and pragmatic HR leader with extensive experience in luxury fashion or retail.
️ Proven ability to manage HR functions across multiple European markets, with strong knowledge of UK and EU employment law.
️ A strong communicator and trusted advisor who can influence at all levels of the business.
️ Someone with experience managing and coaching HR teams across different locations, particularly in retail environments.
️ A proactive and solution-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
️ Passionate about people, culture, and talent development, with a commitment to fostering an exceptional employee experience.
️ Willingness to travel and engage with teams across Europe.

This is a chance to shape the future of HR at one of the most iconic luxury brands in the world.

Contact me for more information and a confidential chat.

Saisei Talent are an equal opportunity agency and will consider all applications.

We are dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring that we treat you with respect and support throughout the interview process. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in our everyday work, and we commit to using these for our business and for all our Clients & Candidates.