HR Director

We are looking for a highly personable and tenacious senior HR leader to help shape the future of a fast-growing international business. They operate globally and have an international workforce of around 400.

You will be responsible for HR strategic projects, HRIS, HR Reporting, Stakeholder Management, performance appraisals, compensation and benefits, leadership development, employer branding, reward, remuneration, and recruitment.

This is a hands-on role - you will not be successful unless you have initiative, drive, and are prepared to get involved in every aspect of their operation. You need to be the sort of person who can deliver on strategic projects and quickly gain the respect of the SME and key stakeholders.

You will be supported by a small but experienced team of six HR professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Guiding and advising managers on all aspects of international HR laws and regulatory requirements.
2. Partner with the executive team to drive the global HR agenda and contribute to business success.
3. Lead projects aimed at improving HR data reporting, processes, and systems.
4. Engage with and support stakeholders with the development of their international teams.
5. Develop and champion a performance-driven culture with a merit-based performance appraisal system.
6. Advise on recognition and reward programmes, fostering a culture of excellence.
7. Oversee training and career development programs to ensure growth and retention.
8. Ensure compliance with international employment laws and stay ahead of regulatory changes in all operating regions.
9. Working in partnership with the operational management team to ensure effective objective setting & performance reviews.
10. Guiding and coaching managers on all employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management.
11. Build and lead a team of HR generalists to provide first-line HR support to the international business.

About You:

• Experience supporting an international HR agenda.
• Experience at senior HR Operations Manager level / HR Director level within a fast growth, commercial environment.
• Experience of working in an international business.
• Strong IT, data, and technical skills.
• A superb people manager, experienced in managing, motivating, and developing an HR team.
• Have the skills and credibility to effectively coach and advise directors and senior executives.
• Commercially minded with the ability to leverage data and logic in support of making a business case.
• High degree of self-confidence with the ability to challenge.
• Collaborative with an enabling coaching style.
• A proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and experience of designing and delivering on HR initiatives.