European Head Of Hr

COS

London, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; benefits include 25%...
On-site
Senior hr leadership in multi-country environment
Experience leading area hr leaders
Organizational design and workforce planning expertise
The role is accountable for shaping and delivering an ambitious people strategy across 29 countries while translating global direction into local execution

Job Summary

  • The role is accountable for shaping and delivering an ambitious people strategy across 29 countries while translating global direction into local execution.
  • Candidates must lead a team of seven Area HR leaders and act as a trusted adviser to senior regional leaders to drive commercial performance.
  • The position offers extensive benefits including a 25% staff discount on H&M Group brands, private health care, and a pension scheme.

Matching Summary

The role is accountable for shaping and delivering an ambitious people strategy across 29 countries while translating global direction into local execution.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include 25% staff discount, HIP incentive program, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, private health & dental care, pension scheme, gym membership, and cycle to work scheme.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior HR leadership in multi-country environment
  • Experience leading Area HR leaders
  • Organizational design and workforce planning expertise
  • Strong commercial acumen for retail sector
  • Matrixed global organization experience

Nice-to-have

  • Consumer-led business background
  • Values-driven inclusive culture championing
  • Hands-on ownership of critical people decisions
  • Calm decisive leadership style
  • Passion for long-term talent retention

Key Requirements

  • Proven senior HR leadership experience
  • Track record in complex multi-country environments
  • Deep expertise in succession planning and leadership development

Work Rights

Not specified

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