Hr Director

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and fully qualified Head of HR / Director of People to join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This is a pivotal role for a visionary people leader who can apply strong, inspirational leadership skills to promote and embed a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be at the forefront of shaping the company's future through its most important asset—its people. With a strategic, data-driven mindset and a proven record of implementing innovative people solutions, you will align HR initiatives with the company's long‑term business goals while effectively leading, mentoring, and upskilling a small, dedicated HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership & Governance: Formulate and implement a comprehensive 5‑year HR strategy and operational plan designed to support the achievement of the broader macro business plan. Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing expert professional advice to executives and senior management on employment law, HR policy, best practice, and workforce development. Hold full accountability for corporate compliance with current employment legislation, professional industry standards, and regulatory policies. Budget and manage the annual HR department finances efficiently to maximize ROI on people initiatives.
• Performance, Talent & Culture Development: Champion a high‑performance culture focused on successful outcomes, continuous development, and the devolution of day‑to‑day HR responsibilities to line managers. Design, launch, and lead a modernized performance review programme that actively supports continuous professional development for all employees. Oversee the creation, monitoring, and execution of robust training, learning and development (L&D), and succession plans across the business. Act as an internal executive coach, mentoring senior colleagues to identify leadership strengths and organizational development needs. Promote inspirational leadership by visibly demonstrating company values and championing the leadership behavior framework.
• Operational Excellence & Employee Experience: Lead, support, and develop a small internal HR team, increasing their capability, sharing industry best practices, and ensuring elite professional standards. Conduct ongoing strategic reviews of the company's occupational health provision, employee welfare programmes, and staff benefits/reward packages to maximize retention. Design and implement standardized, high‑quality onboarding processes to ensure a seamless candidate‑to‑employee transition. Create and oversee a progressive Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I) roadmap that aligns with company values, business commitments, and commercial strategy. Determine and track relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tied directly to corporate incentive and reward schemes.
• Data-Driven Insight & Change Management: Apply extensive analytical knowledge to translate People metrics, HRIS data, and statistical reports into actionable boardroom insights and trend‑adjustments. Lead the continuous improvement agenda, focusing on engagement activities, workplace welfare, and maximizing organizational productivity. Drive smooth change management initiatives across the business, guiding teams through structural transformations with minimal operational disruption.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience & Qualifications: Proven track record in a Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar strategic HR leadership role. Strong commercial acumen with a verified history of translating complex business needs into effective people strategies. Relevant professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience) with an ongoing commitment to continuous professional development. Tech‑savvy with a data‑driven approach, possessing practical experience working with modern HRIS platforms and advanced people analytics tools.
• Essential Behavioral Competencies: Exceptional HR Knowledge: Advanced understanding of talent acquisition, employee engagement, cultural change frameworks, pay/reward structures, and L&D structures. Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to confidently interpret HR data, spot macro‑trends, and convert findings into clear resourcing adjustments. Emotional Intelligence: A high level of empathy, self‑awareness, and active listening, with the natural ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. Relationship Management: Outstanding people skills with a history of building trust and nurturing highly collaborative relationships at all levels of the business. Resilience & Adaptability: The confidence to give expert advice under pressure and thrive within a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

To Apply

If you are an inspirational, data‑driven HR leader ready to make a defining impact on an organisation’s future growth, apply online today.