Full job descriptionMy client is seeking an HR Director to lead the operational people agenda across their group of companies. This pivotal role involves delivering a high-quality, responsive, and commercially focused employee relations service. Reporting to the COO and as a member of the Senior Management Team, the HR Director will oversee all day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance with evolving employment legislation and supporting growth, acquisitions, and organisational change.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Develop and implement a Group HR Strategy and a long-term People & Culture strategy aligned with the company’s growth, transformation, and commercial objectives.
*Lead culture development programmes to embed company values, strengthen engagement, and foster an inclusive, high-performance environment.
*Oversee organisational design across all divisions to support performance, accountability, and efficiency.
*Drive a consistent, high-quality employee relations service across the business.
*Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee lifecycle processes are robust, efficient, and legally compliant.
*Lead implementation of changes arising from UK employment legislation and employee rights reforms.
*Manage employment contracts, handbooks, and ensure all documentation remains compliant and fit for purpose.
*Handle TUPE processes and associated consultation activity.
*Act as executive lead for union engagement and collective consultation activities.
*Provide strategic oversight for data protection, governance, and DPO responsibilities.
*Support acquisitions, mobilisation, and integration projects from a people perspective.
*Deliver HR metrics, workforce reporting, and risk management information to the SMT and Board.
*Develop a scalable people operating model aligned to the company’s growth strategy.
*Coach operational senior leaders on people management, culture, and workforce risk.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Senior HR leadership experience in a multi-site operational environment.
*Board level experience.
*Extensive employee relations expertise and proven TUPE experience.
*Strong knowledge of UK employment law and upcoming legislative changes.
*Experience managing union relationships and leading HR transformation and organisational growth.
*CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent.
*Desirable: Experience within security, cleaning, events, FM, or similar people-intensive industries. CIPD Chartered Fellow (FCIPD) or experience delivering digital transformation across HR systems.