HR Director - 12 month contract

Description:

The Organisation

My client is a large, complex and highly respected organisation delivering critical services to a diverse customer base. Employing many staff members across multiple disciplines, the organisation is undergoing significant transformation and is committed to creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where people can thrive.
With people at the heart of its strategy, the organisation is investing heavily in leadership, workforce development, staff engagement and organisational effectiveness. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking employer at a pivotal stage in its journey.

The Role

Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will provide operational leadership across the full employee life cycle. As a key member of the leadership team, you will lead the delivery of HR operations, employee relations, resourcing. Key responsibilities include:

Leading a large team with 2 direct reports
Providing expert strategic HR advice to senior leaders and executive teams.
Managing and maximising the HR service delivery
Overseeing complex employee relations matters and stakeholder engagement.
Leading recruitment, retention and talent strategies to support organisational priorities.
Using workforce data and insight to inform decision-making.
Managing and developing a high-performing HR function.
Commercial and able to manage significant people budgetWhat We're Looking For

This opportunity will suit an experienced and credible HR leader with a proven track record of operating in senior HR roles, ideally within large and complex organisations.You will possess:

Extensive experience leading HR, people functions.
Experience influencing executive teams and senior stakeholders.
Outstanding employee relations and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial and financial awareness, including experience managing significant budgets.
A data-driven approach to workforce decision-making.
Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building capabilities.
Master's level education, equivalent experience, or significant senior leadership expertise.
MCIPD or FCIPD qualification would be advantageous.Most importantly, you will be a visible, values-led HR leader with the resilience, emotional intelligence and credibility to lead through complexity whilst inspiring high levels of engagement and performance.

What to Do Next

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Hays Human Resources. Applications from experienced HR Directors, People Directors and senior HR leaders with experience in complex, matrix organisations are welcomed.

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