Human Resources Director (Maternity Cover)

Role – HR Director, Built Environment Business Unit (maternity cover) Reports to – Vice President HR, EMEAA Location – UK- Remote Duration – February-December 2025 Element has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Director to join our EMEAA team on a maternity cover contract. This is a pivotal role partnering with the Business Unit Vice President and their extended teams to deliver the strategic people plans, build high performing teams, infuse a culture of customer centricity, and drive the employee experience. The HR Director will lead an international team of experienced HR Business Partners who support our 2,000+ colleagues across the Built Environment business unit and will be responsible for overseeing all HR operations across its multiple geographies and regions (UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia). The role is perfect for a dynamic, strategic and commercially minded HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced international environment, with a passion for shaping a culture of collaboration, inclusion and growth. Key Role Responsibilities Provide strategic business partnerships and coaching to all levels of leadership in the region. Identify organisational needs, design and deliver targeted people solutions. Provide analysis and insights to drive improvement in key people metrics, including colleague engagement, turnover and top talent retention. Lead a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring that high quality, customer-focused support is provided across all global HR operations. Create and implement tailored training and career development programs to ensure the growth and retention of top talent. Lead the charge on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the Business Unit. Ensure compliance with international employment laws and stay ahead of regulatory changes in all operating regions. Key Requirements Relevant experience in a HR leadership role, within a fast paced, global/multi-site organisation Suitably qualified with either a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, CIPD or equivalent A strategic mindset with the ability to drive change and navigate complex organisational dynamics. A passion for fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee experience. Commercially minded with the ability to leverage data in support of business decision making About Us Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. “If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com”