- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About Hugo Boss
Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Metzingen, Germany, HUGO BOSS is a global premium fashion group whose BOSS and HUGO brands offer distinct expressions of contemporary style. With roots in tailoring, its collections span clothing, accessories and fragrances, combining design expertise with international commercial reach. As an employer, the group offers career paths across creative disciplines, product development, retail, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its international operations bring together diverse professional expertise, with opportunities to contribute to brand development and customer experience.
HUGO BOSS seeks a strategic, people-oriented Head of Human Resources to lead its HR department and shape an engaged, high-performing organization. The role leads HR strategy and operations, talent initiatives, performance, compliance, and employee experience for blue-collar and white-collar employees, partnering with global HR stakeholders. Full-time, unlimited contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and implement HR strategies, policies, and practices aligned with company goals, values, and business priorities for blue-collar and white-collar employees.
- Act as a trusted business partner and employer representative, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and corporate standards.
- Drive organizational performance through KPI/OKR management, performance evaluation, talent reviews, and succession planning.
- Lead talent acquisition, development, retention, promotion, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability, and employee well-being.
- Ensure fair and value-based decision-making across all employee lifecycle processes.
- Manage HR budgets, balancing business impact, employee value, and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with global HR stakeholders to develop and implement aligned HR practices and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Extensive leadership experience in Human Resources.
- Strong expertise in employee relations, labor law, organizational development, performance management, talent acquisition, and talent management.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and drive organizational transformation.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Fluent in English; German is an asset.
Skills
Experience
Extensive leadership experience in Human Resources.
Benefits
Great Place to Work certification recognition at HUGO BOSS İzmir; leadership development through the HUGO BOSS NewBie Learning Program; fitness center and basketball, volleyball, football, and tennis facilities; men's and women's hairdresser; à la carte restaurant, Starbucks coffee, and patisserie; private health insurance; workplace health services from doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and nurses.
Culture
Hugo Boss combines German tailoring heritage with a contemporary, globally minded approach, creating a workplace where precision, creativity and commercial awareness are central. Its teams work across design, retail and digital functions, with an emphasis on collaboration, innovation and delivering a consistent premium brand experience.
About Cerulean
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