Your new company A well-established, internationally backed organisation is preparing for a strategic restructure to support future growth and operational efficiency. With a headcount of approximately 180 and a strong emphasis on talent development and sustainability, the business is entering a phase of transformation that will require experienced leadership within its people function. Your new role This confidential HR Director opportunity has come into fruition as part of a potential organisational restructure. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will be central to shaping the future of the HR strategy, workforce planning, and performance culture. Operating with the mindset of a private equity-backed organisation, the successful candidate will lead on talent management, organisational design, and change management. Key responsibilities include: Lead the strategic people agenda to support business transformation. Design and deliver organisational restructure and workforce realignment. Advise the CEO and executive team on succession, capability, and leadership strategy. Drive cultural and performance transformation across the organisation. Oversee talent strategy, ensuring retention and development of critical roles. Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management across all HR functions. Build and lead a high-performing HR team with strategic impact. Champion change management and internal communications during transition. What you'll need to succeed Demonstrable experience operating at HR Director or senior leadership level within a mid-sized organisation. Proven track record of leading organisational change, including restructures and workforce transformation. Strategic mindset with the ability to align people initiatives with broader business objectives. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility at executive and board level. Deep understanding of performance management, talent strategy, and cultural transformation. Familiarity with operating in environments without traditional incentive structures. CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Desired Skills and Experience Strategic HR Leadership Organisational Design Change Management Talent Management Performance Management Succession Planning Employee Engagement Culture Transformation HR Strategy Workforce Planning Stakeholder Management Employment Law HR Governance Leadership Development Executive Coaching Restructuring Team Leadership Commercial Acumen Transformation Programmes HR Operations Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk