HR Director - Global design/ creative agency (maternity cover contract)
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The role is a maternity cover contract for 9‑12 months, starting January/February 2026, with a hybrid working arrangement (Central London office) and open to a 3‑day or 4‑day week.
Responsibilities
* Be the main point of contact for all HR matters.
* Recruit the best talent for the studio across all departments, managing the interview process, references, offer letters and contracts.
* Write all job descriptions with the heads of department and ensure these are adhered to.
* Drive recruitment initiatives and career progression plans.
* Put a structure in place for appraisals, quarterly reviews and pay reviews and ensure salary bands are maintained.
* Put in place a clear onboarding & induction process.
* Ensure company values are communicated and remain consistent.
* Document all data regarding sickness, succession plans, appraisals, etc.
* Be involved in all staff disciplinaries with their line manager when needed.
Candidate Profile
* Super‑organised with excellent attention to detail.
* Must have HR experience in a creative/studio/design agency as well as some recruitment experience.
* Preferably CIPD qualified.
* Preferably experience as the head of HR/sole charge HR role.
* Professional, passionate and switched on.
* Some experience with employment law helpful but not vital, as external lawyers are available.
Work Arrangement
* Open to a 3‑day or 4‑day working week.
* Hybrid working – Central London office.
* January/February 2026 start date.
Location
London, England, United Kingdom.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to ensuring and supporting representation from all backgrounds across the creative industry, irrespective of race, religion, belief, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socio‑economic background.
With this in mind, we welcome applications from all areas of the community. Please do get in touch and let us know if there is any additional support or reasonable adjustments we can cater for, to ensure our process and roles fit your needs and create a comfortable & enjoyable recruitment process.
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