People & Culture Director
Artemis executive search has been successfully retained to appoint a commercially minded People & Culture Director to build and lead the people function from the ground up.
This is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for designing and delivering a scalable people strategy to support a business targeting 4x growth over the next five years, primarily through acquisitions and multi-site expansion.
The successful candidate will create the HR infrastructure, systems, culture and leadership capability required to integrate acquisitions, professionalise operations, and build a high‑performance organisation at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic People Leadership
* Develop and implement a People & Culture strategy aligned to the company’s ambitious growth plan.
* Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on organisational design, capability, culture, and succession.
* Build workforce plans aligned to acquisition pipeline and organic growth.
* Establish governance, policies and people processes suitable for a scaling, multi‑entity business.
Build the HR Function from Scratch
* Design and implement the target HR operating model.
* Recruit and develop a high‑performing HR team as the business scales.
* Implement core HR infrastructure including:
o HRIS and reporting capability
o Payroll and compliance frameworks
o Performance management systems
o Reward and benefits structures
o Talent acquisition frameworks
* Establish scalable processes that can flex through rapid growth and M&A activity.
M&A and Integration
* Lead the people workstream for acquisitions, including:
o Due diligence
o Risk assessment (TUPE, employment liabilities, pensions, cultural risks)
o Integration planning and execution
* Harmonise terms & conditions where appropriate while protecting engagement and retention.
* Design cultural integration strategies that preserve value and minimise disruption.
Culture & Organisational Development
* Define and embed a clear company purpose, values and behavioural framework.
* Drive leadership capability across multi‑site management teams.
* Develop succession planning and internal talent pipelines.
* Build engagement strategies to retain key talent during periods of change.
* Lead change management initiatives as the business evolves.
Talent & Performance
* Design scalable recruitment strategies to support aggressive site expansion.
* Implement structured performance management aligned to commercial KPIs.
* Develop reward frameworks that attract and retain talent while maintaining cost discipline.
* Introduce leadership development and management capability programmes.
Employee Relations & Risk
* Ensure full compliance with employment legislation across all operating regions.
* Build robust ER frameworks for a multi‑site environment.
* Proactively manage risk in a fast‑growing, acquisitive structure.
* Establish appropriate policies, documentation, and governance frameworks.
What do we look for
* Proven People/HR Director experience in a multi‑site, scaling business
* Experience building HR infrastructure from an early‑stage or fragmented platform
* Strong M&A integration experience
* Experience operating in high‑growth environment preferred
* Track record of supporting significant headcount and revenue growth
Next steps
If you wish to hear more on this opportunity and receive a full candidate pack please contact: adam@artemishumancapital.com
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