Human Resources Director

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to provide interim leadership as a People Leadership Consultant for a six-month engagement. Working closely with an executive leadership team, the successful candidate will guide an established People function, ensuring the effective delivery of critical people initiatives during a significant period of organizational growth. This role requires a hands-on approach, ability to build trusted relationships, and a focus on making an immediate impact within the business.

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership to the People function during a six-month consultancy engagement.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing People team with clear priorities.
  • Ensure effective delivery of all core People operations including employee relations and compliance.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders on complex people matters.
  • Drive delivery of key People initiatives and organizational change programmes.
  • Improve People processes and operational effectiveness for organizational growth.
  • Utilize people data and insights to support executive decision-making.
  • Build strong relationships across the business to enhance leadership capability.

Requirements

  • Significant experience as People Director, Head of People, or equivalent executive role.
  • Previous interim or consultancy leadership experience.
  • Strong track record in consulting, technology, or professional services.
  • Broad HR leadership expertise across the full employee lifecycle.
  • Experience leading organizational change and developing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational leadership.
  • Pragmatic and commercially focused approach with quick credibility building.