Helping Harrods Hire Fast for a High-Stakes Transformation Program
Harrods, one of the world’s most iconic luxury retailers, partnered with BoundlessHR in early 2024 to support a major internal system transformation. This strategic initiative required the rapid recruitment of three senior leaders in Finance, Supply Chain, and Merchandising—key positions essential to the program’s success. With the need for highly skilled professionals to drive the transformation forward, Harrods sought our expertise to ensure quick and effective hiring that aligned with their organizational goals. The success of these leadership roles was vital to the smooth execution of the project, making our partnership crucial to its timely delivery. |
Challenges Faced
- Compressed hiring timeline due to an accelerated program schedule
- Need for leaders with both subject matter expertise and transformation experience
- Managing cross-functional stakeholder expectations while ensuring cultural alignment
Our Approach
BoundlessHR worked closely with Harrods’ program leadership to fully understand the scope and urgency of each role. With our deep expertise in senior recruitment and transformation-driven hiring, we identified a pool of highly qualified candidates with both domain expertise and a proven track record of successfully leading change. Cultural fit was a top priority, so we tailored our sourcing and screening processes to align with Harrods’ high standards. Despite evolving timelines, we remained agile, ensuring transparent communication and seamless coordination with multiple stakeholders, allowing us to meet Harrods’ evolving needs efficiently.
Results:
- Delivered shortlists for all three roles within seven days
- Successfully placed senior talent in Finance, Supply Chain, and Merchandising
- All hires contributed to strategic workstreams from day one
- Enabled Harrods to kick off the transformation program without delay