As part of this successful and growth driven, global manufacturing organisation, the UK business operation now requires a HR Director to join their team, who will be responsible for shaping and implementing the people strategy, leading organisational development, managing and mentoring the HR team and playing a key role in supporting growth objectives.

This role has hybrid/ flexible working arrangements as well as a highly attractive compensation and benefits package.

The Role:

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, as HR Director, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• leading the development and execution of a global HR strategy aligned with business goals
• overseeing talent acquisition, retention, succession and leadership development to build future-ready talent pipelines
• helping shape scalable structures and driving organisational change to meet evolving business needs
• championing DEI initiatives that promote an inclusive workplace
• ensuring efficient HR operations and full compliance with employment laws and regulatory requirements
• driving initiatives to enhance employee experience and engagement
• utilise technology and data to improve HR effectiveness and support evidence-based decision-making
• managing the HR budget and building a strong, regionally-aligned HR team to deliver strategic priorities
• contributing to cross-company initiatives and projects, ensuring collaboration and knowledge sharing that benefits the wider group

As HR Director, you will be required to operate at a strategic level in order to advise, implement and influence at all levels throughout the business.

The Candidate:

Ideally of graduate standard, or higher, candidates for the HR Director role will have preferably worked within a senior business or HR focused discipline.

In addition, candidates for the HR Director role will be required to demonstrate that they have/ are:

• progressively complex/strategic HR work experience in the same or similar role, preferably from within the manufacturing or engineering sectors
• previously worked within a complex or multi-national organisation
• familiarity with European employment law
• experience and knowledge of HR Transformation
• previous experience of developing and executing comprehensive talent management strategies across the employee lifecycle

Candidates for the HR Director role should also have:

• proven stakeholder management abilities with strategic thinking skills
• excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible in a challenging environment
• the capability to be a hands-on type individual, who demonstrates initiative with a positive and professional outlook
• the ability to work effectively within a team but also under their own initiative, demonstrating that they are an organised and capable individual, used to multi-tasking and can prioritise their workload in order to meet exacting deadlines
• the ability to be commercially astute, analytical and results driven with a strong commitment to success and excellence
• the capacity to be a strong, capable leader, with the presence to motivate and influence across all levels of the business

Candidates should note that there will be some international travel with this role.