A well-established and growing diversified business group with operations across consumer, retail, distribution, and other commercial sectors is seeking an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead its Group-wide people strategy and talent agenda.
This is a strategic leadership role with a strong focus on executive recruitment, talent assessment, succession planning, leadership development, and building consistent HR systems across the Group.
The CHRO will work closely with Group leadership and subsidiary CEOs to strengthen organisational capability and build the leadership pipeline required for continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Group's HR and people strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
- Lead the identification, recruitment, and assessment of key personnel, executives, and senior management
- Build succession plans and leadership pipelines for critical positions
- Establish Group-wide standards for performance management, talent assessment, and leadership development
- Review organisational structures and recommend improvements to support business growth
- Develop compensation, benefits, and incentive frameworks that support performance and retention
- Strengthen employee engagement, organisational culture, and employer branding
- Develop and improve HR policies, systems, KPIs, and Group-level HR reporting
- Partner with subsidiary CEOs and HR teams on key organisational and people matters
- Identify high-potential talent and establish structured development and career pathways
- Ensure HR practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with leading HR practices
What We're Looking For
- Proven senior HR leadership experience within a sizeable and complex organisation
- Strong experience in executive recruitment, talent assessment, and performance management
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR strategy
- Strong understanding of organisational design, compensation, succession planning, and leadership development
- Ability to work effectively with CEOs and senior management
- Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to execution
Preferred Experience
- Experience in a diversified group or holding company
- Background in FMCG, retail, distribution, manufacturing, consumer, or other multi-business environments
- Experience leading HR transformation or implementing Group-wide HR frameworks
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to shape the people strategy of a growing multi-business organisation, with direct influence on leadership, organisational capability, and the development of future talent across the Group.