HR Director – London and Home Counties – £120,000
Flexible, engaging, and commercially astute, this accomplished HR Director brings over two decades of experience leading HR across international markets. With a strong track record of delivering pragmatic people solutions in fast-paced and changing environments, they offer the ideal mix of strategic insight and operational expertise.
Their approach is grounded, uncomplicated, and business-focused. They know how to cut through complexity to get things done, guiding senior leaders through growth, transformation, and organisational change.
Their focus is always on aligning people strategy with business goals while keeping culture, engagement, and development at the heart of their work.
In their most recent role, this HR leader supported employees across 20 countries. They played a central role in doubling international headcount within five years by leading senior-level recruitment, improving talent processes, and ensuring smooth integration across multiple regions.
Their remit covered every area of HR, including talent acquisition, engagement, learning, compensation, employee relations, and performance management.
They are particularly experienced in leading international teams, having served as HR Lead across EMEA and APAC. Their ability to work across different cultures and legal frameworks has been key to building cohesive teams and delivering consistent HR support globally.
Trusted by senior leaders, they are known for combining empathy with sound commercial judgement, helping managers make confident decisions in complex situations.
Before this, they led HR operations across EMEA within a global matrix organisation, managing a high-performing regional team and delivering people strategies across 17 countries. This included setting up new offices, guiding restructuring programmes, and implementing engagement and performance frameworks that supported business growth.
They have also played a leading role in multiple business integrations and post-acquisition transitions, ensuring that teams remained connected and motivated through significant change. Their focus on communication, consistency, and collaboration has been instrumental in building trust and sustaining performance.
They are now looking for an HR Director position across London or the Home Counties, ideally around £120,000, with flexibility to stay away during the week if required.
They would be an excellent fit for a business seeking a hands-on HR leader who combines international experience with a practical, people-first approach.
If you’re looking for a strategic HR partner who can deliver real business impact through simplicity, collaboration, and clear direction, this HR Director should be on your shortlist.
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