Human Resources Director in Wallingford

At Dexory, we’re developing advanced software powered by cutting‑edge robots that are transforming the face of global logistics. With infectious enthusiasm, our unique blend of disciplines works in harmony to produce results at pace across hardware, manufacturing, software, AI and commerce. We are a one‑team, one‑heart organisation that learns and grows together.

Position: Human Resources Director – full‑stack HR leader comfortable operating both strategically and operationally in complex, fast‑paced organisations.

Onsite Requirement: This role will require the successful candidate to be onsite at our Wallingford site at least three days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a global People strategy aligned to business objectives and growth plans.
• Partner closely with the executive team to shape organisational design, workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organisational effectiveness, culture, leadership capability and performance.
• Build scalable People infrastructure to support rapid growth and international expansion.
• Oversee end‑to‑end HR operations including employee lifecycle, policies, benefits, payroll oversight and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international employment law and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement HR systems, processes and governance frameworks that enable scale.
• Manage and optimise HR technology platforms and data reporting.
• Develop performance management frameworks that drive accountability, ownership and high performance.
• Implement succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Embed robust onboarding and engagement strategies to support retention and growth.
• Oversee high performance at all stages of the employee cycle, especially during probation.
• Lead implementation and change driven by the Employment Rights Bill.
• Support the Head of Talent in strategic global hiring planning.
• Champion a high‑performance, ownership‑oriented and inclusive culture.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and organisational health diagnostics.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and commercial awareness.
• Drive diversity, equity and inclusion strategy across regions.
• Support international workforce expansion including entity setup, EOR partnerships and cross‑border employment models.
• Navigate matrixed structures and geographically distributed teams.
• Lead change management initiatives across evolving organisational structures.
• Manage HR risk in multi‑jurisdictional environments.
• Build, mentor and scale a high‑performing People and HR team.
• Develop capability within HR across specialist and generalist functions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the People function.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of progressive HR experience, with at least five years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in start‑up and/or scale‑up environments.
• Hands‑on experience building HR infrastructure in high‑growth settings.
• Experience operating in complex, international or multi‑entity organisations.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law; international exposure strongly preferred.
• Experience managing organisational change and rapid growth.
• Commercially minded with strong business acumen.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands‑on.
• Experience working closely with founders and executive teams.
• Experience in technology, logistics, SaaS or similarly fast‑scaling sectors.
• Experience supporting funding rounds, M&A or organisational restructuring.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience implementing or optimising HRIS systems.
• Strategic thinker with operational depth.
• Deep interest in building high‑performance teams and systems.
• Resilient and adaptable in fast‑moving environments.
• High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Data‑driven with strong analytical capability.
• Pragmatic, solutions‑oriented and execution‑focused.

Benefits:

• Private healthcare via Bupa with a 24/7 medical helpline.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection.
• Pension: 4% employee contribution with option to opt into salary exchange; 5% employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme – mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice or support.
• 25 holidays per year.
• Full meals onsite in Wallingford.
• Team events, on‑site and off‑site, and snacks.

Dexory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Please note: there is no sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role.