HR Director 
London - 2 days a week in the office 
Consultancy 

HR Director / International Consultancy / Hybrid working - 2 days in the central London offices / Competitive package 

The HR Director will be joining an International Consultancy who provide HR services to a range of Global clients, focussing on their IT and Tech focussed clients, this role will be instrumental in helping to align initiatives and functions with the business objectives and needs. The role is to develop and direct a HR agenda that supports and drives the overarching goals of the business they support, bridging the gap between the HR team on the ground and the mission of the C-suite. To do this, strategic HR partners make sure that the HR policy, procedures, and governance align with the big picture. Strategic HR partners ask, "How can HR help create an engaging, high-performance culture that drives the whole business forward?" 

Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Director of HR will take full accountability for the performance and leadership of the HR function. Acting as a strategic partner to the C-Suite, this individual will provide trusted guidance on people strategy and organisational priorities.

This role will oversee the planning, development, and execution of HR policies, initiatives, and team performance, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission, talent strategy, and legal requirements. As a visible and influential member of both the HR Leadership Team and the wider Global Leadership Team, the Director of HR will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s people agenda.

The successful candidate will lead and support a team of HR Business Partners, driving operational excellence while contributing to the broader success of the organisation. This position requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional relationship builder who can engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. They will champion a customer-centric HR model and adapt core people frameworks—such as performance, talent, and reward planning—to meet the needs of their client groups. Experience in applying methodologies such as VMOST, Change Management, Organisational Design, and Organisational Development will be key. The right individual will bring an adaptable mindset, resilience, and a proactive approach to thriving in a fast-moving, evolving organisation.

Responsibilities of the HR Director:

• Support the development, implementation and management of HR strategies, including policies and practices in line with the company Global strategy
• Support C-suite with HR strategies – a proven ability to liaise and work with a diverse team of high performing Executive directors, senior directors, and professionals, is crucial to success
• Managing, coaching and mentoring members of the HR staff
• Manage and coordinate the HR staff development plans and performance management
• Manages HR employee wellness
• Motivating, supporting and evaluating needs of the HR workforce
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations in multiple countries
• Keep up-to-date with best practices in managing human resources
• Being conscious of recruitment needs and facilitates requirement
• Stays informed of trends and innovative techniques to be competitive and creative with HR practices
• Creates and supports training and development programs and initiatives
• Maintains employee relations and observes team dynamics
• Improving relations between employees and management
• Developing the yearly HR agenda
• Improving and monitoring employee productivity
• Structuring compensation and benefit package
• Provide regular performance data and reports 
• Robust, persuasive and confident, will be a team player, able to inspire confidence
• Any other HR related functions as required

Requirements: 

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or related discipline
• 10+ years of HR BP experience
• An understanding of an MSP (Managed IT Service Provider) theory and practice a distinct advantage
• 5 years of management experience
• Demonstrated ability to meet strategic objectives for HR and the organization and build strong relationships
• Proven track record of leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• High degree of adaptability and flexibility to change
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications and Internet savvy

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, then apply with an upto date CV. 

Dave
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