Human Resources Director

Company Overview

Heart Mind Talent is excited to partner with a cybersecurity company enabling organisations to assess and reduce cyber-risk through continuous exposure management, covering assets, applications, cloud and networks. With a global footprint and a strong growth trajectory, the company is scaling rapidly and further strengthening its people function as a strategic foundation for growth.

Role Purpose

As HR Director, you will lead the global People & Culture function and serve as a key strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team. Your mission will be to build and deliver a forward‑looking people strategy and operational framework that supports rapid growth, a high‑performing culture of trust and respect, and the organisational agility required for the cyber‑security industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the executive leadership team to develop the people strategy aligned with business growth, acquisition/integration objectives and global expansion.
• Act as a senior leader and ambassador for People & Culture — shaping and embedding values of trust, respect, adaptability and commitment across the global organisation.
• Provide leadership, insight and oversight of global HR operations and key initiatives (talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, reward & recognition, diversity & inclusion, culture).
• Lead change programmes and support organisational design to ensure the company is positioned for scalable growth.
• Design and implement end‑to‑end talent strategies including workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, development and retention, especially in high‑growth areas.
• Build and evolve the company employer brand to attract top talent in cybersecurity, technology and related disciplines.
• Drive initiatives to foster an inclusive, engaging, high‑performance culture that supports innovation and teamwork in a global, distributed company.
• Ensure leadership development and succession planning frameworks are in place, and actively develop the leadership pipeline.
• Oversee global HR operations including HR policies, compliance (across multiple jurisdictions), HRIS systems, process efficiency and metrics‑driven people analytics.
• Lead Reward & Total Compensation strategies, aligning pay, equity and benefits to market and company strategy.
• Develop and monitor people‑related KPIs and dashboards (e.g., turnover, time‑to‑hire, engagement, diversity metrics) and use data to inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and regulatory requirements across multiple markets; manage risk and partner with legal/finance functions.
• Build, mentor and lead a high‑calibre global HR team, ensuring talent, systems and processes are fit‑for‑purpose for the stage of growth.
• Act as a role model for people leadership, promoting collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Champion global initiatives – e.g., employee engagement, internal mobility, remote/hybrid working models, wellbeing & employee experience.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Expertise

• Significant experience (10+ years) in senior HR leadership roles in high‑growth, global technology companies (preferably SaaS or cybersecurity).
• Proven track record of building and scaling people functions, designing and implementing people strategies aligned with business scaling.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, systems, policies and compliance across multiple geographies.
• Experience with talent acquisition, culture change, leadership development, reward strategy and people analytics.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, scaling organisation, adept at managing ambiguity and driving results through influence.

Personal Qualities

• Strategic mindset combined with operational orientation: able to think long term and execute short‑term priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to partner with executive leadership and influence across all levels.
• Strong business acumen — understands how people strategy drives business outcomes.
• A values‑led leader who thrives in collaborative, inclusive, agile settings and can build trust quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, build teams and drive culture in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in HR, Organisational Development, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills beneficial depending on region coverage.

What’s in It for You

• Ability to shape and lead a global people function at a high‑impact technology company.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence strategic direction and build something foundational.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and international environment with strong culture of trust, respect, adaptability and commitment.
• Attractive compensation, benefits and potential equity in a growth‑stage business.

Location

London, United Kingdom