HR Manager - Hybrid

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognised expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility. At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the world's hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Regional HR Manager to partner with business leaders and drive people strategies that enable high performance business growth and a strong organisational culture. In this pivotal role, you will work as part of a global HR team and blend strategic HR leadership with operational excellence, ensuring our people initiatives align seamlessly with regional business goals, legal frameworks and cultural nuances. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, leveraging data insights, talent strategies and organisational expertise to influence decisions and shape the future of our regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Talent Leadership: Develop and implement regional talent strategies that support revenue growth and organisational priorities. Strengthen the leadership pipeline through targeted coaching, succession planning, and talent development initiatives. Lead culture-building efforts that reinforce organisational values and behaviours.
• HR Operations, Compliance & Change: Ensure full compliance with regional employment laws and continuously monitor legal updates. Oversee HR budgets and ensure cost-effective resource planning. Lead and support organisational change initiatives to enable smooth and compliant transitions.
• People & Manager Capability: Coach and advise regional managers to build high-performing teams, foster engagement and confidently address people challenges. Guide and develop the HR team, promoting continuous learning and operational excellence.
• Analytics, Pay and Benefit Management: Lead regional pay and benefits strategy, in collaboration with the global compensation and benefits team, ensuring competitive compensation, compliance and employee satisfaction through effective policy management and strategic planning. Monitor critical HR metrics and identify workforce trends through data and proactively develop solutions.

Qualifications

We Are Looking For a Leader With Strong:

• Business Acumen: Able to understand financial drivers, market dynamics and business strategy.
• Data Judgment & Analytics: Experienced in data-driven decision-making and HR storytelling.
• Strategic Consulting: Comfortable challenging assumptions, influencing decisions and advising senior stakeholders.
• Talent Management Expertise: Skilled in performance, engagement, succession and development strategy.
• Relationship Management: A collaborative connector across varied stakeholder groups.
• Agility: Thrives in fast-changing environments and adapts quickly.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR or related field.
• Professional HR certifications.
• Proven experience in senior HR Business Partner or Regional HR leadership roles.
• Demonstrated capability in leadership coaching, HR analytics, talent strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Strategically minded with a long-term view.
• Emotionally intelligent and relationship-driven.
• Resilient, adaptable and decisive.
• Ethical and highly trustworthy.
• Collaborative and inclusive.
• Curious, growth-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits: Car Supplement, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Group Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Benefits Portal, Flexible & Hybrid Working Policy.