Chief Human Resources Officer

Are you ready to shape the people, culture and leadership agenda of an ambitious Scandinavian design company with strong international growth and long-term ownership? BOLIA is looking for a strategic, values-driven and commercially minded Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  Define and execute BOLIA’s global People & Development strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth ambitions and long-term business objectives.

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  Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the organisation, translating business priorities into a strong people, leadership and culture agenda.

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  Drive the recruitment and training process for HQ positions and for new market openings.

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  Further strengthen BOLIA’s unique culture and values, ensuring a highly engaged, motivated and customer-focused organisation across all markets.

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  Lead and develop the global People & Development function, creating scalable structures, processes and capabilities that support future growth.

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  Drive talent attraction, leadership development and succession initiatives that position BOLIA as an employer of choice and secure the competencies needed for continued expansion.

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  Support international growth through people initiatives related to new market entries, store openings and organisational development across countries and functions.

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  Act as a visible ambassador for BOLIA’s culture, values and “we before I” mindset, fostering collaboration across the organisation, Lars Larsen Group and external partners.

You hold a relevant master's degree within human resources, organisational development, business economics or a related field, combined with substantial leadership experience from an international organisation. Ideally, you bring experience from retail, consumer goods, lifestyle or another customer-centric business with multiple markets and strong growth ambitions.

You have a proven track record of translating strategy, culture and business objectives into concrete people initiatives that strengthen engagement, leadership capability and organisational performance. You are comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels and have a clear hands-on working style. You possess strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and create impact across an international organisation.

You are collaborative, commercially minded and people-oriented, balancing strategic vision with operational execution. You energise those around you, communicate with clarity and authenticity, and have a genuine passion for developing people, leaders and organisations. You thrive in dynamic environments where growth, culture and business results go hand in hand.

Workplace: Aarhus

Take the next step in your career
BOLIA collaborates with GML on this recruitment. If you have questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Head of Research Henriette Toftgaard Pedersen on +45 60 21 02 31. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

About BOLIA
BOLIA sells its products through a multichannel setup including concept stores, BOLIA.com and wholesale partnerships. Online sales play a central role in the customer journey, integrating inspiration, product configuration and purchasing. With stores, pick‑up points, online shops and a broad wholesale network, BOLIA has a strong international footprint.

Founded in 2000 and part of Lars Larsen Group since 2001, BOLIA has grown into a global design and retail brand characterised by long‑term ownership, financial solidity and a focus on sustainable value creation. Read more on https://www.bolia.com/en-gb/.