Mode Executive is delighted to be supporting a leading premium fashion retail organisation in the search for an experienced HR Director. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, people-driven business at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. Reporting directly to the Global HR Director, the HR Director will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s people strategy and culture as a key member of the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will be fluent in English and possess proficiency in an additional language, enabling effective collaboration across international markets. The Role Lead the development and delivery of the people strategy aligned with overall business objectives Partner closely with the leadership team to drive organisational effectiveness and long-term talent planning Oversee all areas of HR including employee relations, performance management, learning & development, reward, and organisational design Act as a trusted advisor to the Global HRD and senior stakeholders on all strategic people matters Foster a high-performance culture that supports engagement, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring best practice, innovation, and compliance across all HR functions Provide guidance on change management initiatives, organisational development, and succession planning Requirements Proven experience as a senior HR leader, ideally at Head of or Director level, within a complex, fast-paced retail organisation An additional language is required plus Fluent English Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into actionable people initiatives Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level Track record of driving cultural change and embedding values across an organisation Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience leading teams and delivering through others Strong business acumen, resilience, and the ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution This role is operating on a hybrid model with two to three days a week in the office and the remainder from home, plus a highly competitive package is being offered. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV directly to executive@modesearch.co.uk (Please note: Due to high application volumes, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. If successful, we will contact you directly.)