HR Director

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: HR Director
Duration: 31/12/2026
Location: London - Hybrid

Job Description:
Client is seeking a highly experienced HR Director to support the largest group of business lines in the UK.
Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the UK COO, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function.

The successful candidate will shape and lead the people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability.
This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence.
Hybrid working The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.
If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role
As a strategic HR Director, you will be responsible for driving and championing both country and business-led initiatives.

You will be responsible for:
Acting as a strategic HR partner on major client engagements, bids, and transitions.
Coaching senior leaders and embed consistent talent standards.
Navigating complex employee relations and industrial landscapes.
Championing digital HR tools, automation, and AI for smarter service delivery.
Leading strategic workforce planning and succession for critical roles.
Driving culture, engagement, and DEI across hybrid, distributed teams.
Using data and analytics to inform decisions and demonstrate impact.
Representing client HR in external forums and industry bodies.

Your skills and experience
A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.
Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role within complex, matrixed organisations - ideally in IT services or consulting.
Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
Demonstrated success in driving change, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex employee relations landscapes.
Deep expertise in talent management, workforce transformation, engagement, and culture-building.
Experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees, with a focus on agility, scalability, and business impact.
High level of integrity, discretion, and commercial judgment.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business performance, cost drivers, and client outcomes.
Proven ability to lead HR transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, digital enablement, and capability uplift.
Skilled in leveraging people analytics and workforce data to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR value.
Experience in managing HR governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across diverse business units.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.