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People Director

Ref: 518661

West Berkshire

£160,000 | £800 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Global HR Leadership
  • Complex People Projects
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

An experienced Senior HR Leader, our candidate has demonstrated a robust ability to lead strategic and operational HR initiatives across diverse sectors including FMCG, retail, e-commerce, and technology. They are skilled in managing complex projects such as organisational redesign, M&A integration, and HR infrastructure development in both UK and international markets. The candidate's global experience spans geographical locales such as the UK, Europe, APAC, and North America, providing them with a deep understanding of different business environments and cultures.

This candidate also excels in establishing people-first HR strategies that align with business goals and enhance company culture. Their approach is characterised by a focus on commercial alignment, operational agility, and risk awareness, ensuring HR operations support both current needs and future growth.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Leadership: Leads with a strategic vision for HR that supports significant business outcomes, including a £multi-million office relocation and a £900K organisational redesign.
  • Cost Savings Initiatives: Achieved £300K in annual savings by redesigning staffing models in response to changes in Minimum Wage and NIC, maintaining full legal compliance.
  • Global Integration: Successfully unified fragmented HR operations across regional markets, laying a strong foundation for consistent and improved employee experiences.

Areas of expertise

  • Global HR Leadership: Providing strategic HR leadership and support across multiple regions, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
  • Organisational Design & Change Management: Skilled in leading complex restructures and cultural transformations, enhancing organisational efficiency and employee engagement.
  • Talent Management & Development: Expert in talent acquisition, development, and retention, ensuring alignment with business needs and fostering a high-performance culture.