At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a high-performing HR function across multiple Centres of Excellence.
- Company: Join a dynamic international FMCG business passionate about innovation and talent development.
- Benefits: Shape and modernise the people agenda while leading transformation at scale.
- Other info: This role offers genuine breadth, complexity, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy.
- Why this job: Be part of a leadership team driving impactful change in a complex, evolving environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in strategic HR leadership within a large, multi-site international setting.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Lead and develop a high-performing HR function across all Centres of Excellence, including Reward, Talent, L&D, ER, and People Operations.
Define and execute a forward-looking people strategy aligned to business transformation goals.
Lead complex change and transformation programmes, ensuring engagement, pace and delivery.
Oversee and evolve employee relations strategy, including engagement with Trade Unions and European Works Councils.
Embed a modern, scalable People Operating Model that supports growth, efficiency and consistency.
Champion inclusive leadership and ensure a culture that enables performance, accountability and progression.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making at Executive and Board level.
Drive organisational design, workforce planning and capability development across a multi-site, international environment.
The organisation is undergoing a sustained period of change, including:
- Implementation of a new HRIS platform
- Ongoing M&A activity and divestments
- Driving operational efficiencies and cost optimisation
- Designing and embedding a new People Target Operating Model
- Developing career architecture and progression pathways
- Evolving reward frameworks and propositions
- Elevating management and leadership capability
Must be commercially astute, credible and highly experienced HR leader who thrives in complexity and change.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience leading a full-service HR function, spanning all Centres of Excellence.
- A track record of operating at strategic leadership level within a large, multi-site and international environment.
- Deep expertise in Trade Union engagement and negotiation, alongside experience working with European Works Councils.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transformation programmes (e.g., HRIS, TOM design, M&A integration/separation, efficiency drives).
- Strong organisational design and change leadership capability.
- The ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
- Gravitas, resilience and the ability to influence at the most senior levels.
- A leadership style that builds high-performing, engaged and accountable teams.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with genuine breadth, complexity and impact. You will be part of a leadership team shaping the future of a well-established yet evolving international business.
Benefits:
- A platform to lead transformation at scale.
- The ability to shape and modernise the entire people agenda.
- Exposure to complex, high-value business change.
- The opportunity to build and leave a lasting legacy.
Group Hr Director in Midlothian employer: Job Search Place Limited
As a Group HR Director in this dynamic international FMCG business, you will thrive in a culture that champions innovation and talent development while leading a high-performing HR function across multiple Centres of Excellence. With a strong focus on employee engagement and inclusive leadership, the company offers exceptional growth opportunities, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to make a significant impact during a transformative period. Join a team that values strategic thinking and operational excellence, where your contributions will shape the future of the organisation.
