UK HR Director
Location: Hybrid – Cardiff or Redhill (2–3 days per week onsite)
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum
Bonus: Performance‑based bonus of up to 20%
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded UK HR Director to lead and deliver the people strategy across the UK at IMG.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused leadership role, combining strategic influence with operational excellence. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to translate business objectives into practical, scalable people solutions—building leadership capability, supporting performance, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture.
Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you’ll have line management responsibility for an HR & Payroll Advisor and act as the senior HR lead for the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic HR Leadership
* Develop and deliver a UK people strategy aligned to business priorities
* Partner with senior leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, productivity, and workforce sustainability
* Act as a trusted advisor on all people matters, balancing commercial outcomes with employee experience
Employee Relations & Employment Law
* Lead UK employee relations activity, including complex cases, restructures, sickness management, and collective consultation
* Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, and regulatory requirements
* Manage relationships with external legal and employment advisors
* Oversee all UK visa activity, including renewals and associated budgets
Talent, Performance & Capability
* Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on recruitment, workforce planning, and internal mobility
* Embed effective performance management, leadership development, and capability‑building frameworks
* Support leaders in building high‑performing, accountable teams
HR Governance, Payroll & Rewards
* Own HR data, reporting, and metrics, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
* Ensure strong governance across HR policies, processes, and decision‑making
* Maintain and evolve UK HR policies, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance
* Oversee and audit monthly payroll, driving continuous process improvement
* Support annual P11D processing and other tax documentation
* Advise the Global Compensation & Benefits Manager on locally competitive reward strategies
Culture, Engagement & Change
* Lead engagement and wellbeing initiatives in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence
* Champion IMG’s values, leadership standards, and cultural initiatives across the UK
* Support organisational change and cultural transformation
Health, Safety & Office Management
* Manage relationships with Occupational Health for employee referrals
* Oversee facilities management across two UK offices, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑maintained workplaces
* Manage relationships with landlords, building managers, and local suppliers
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
* CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
* 7–10 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic or HR business partner role in the UK
* Deep expertise in UK employment law and employee relations
* Proven experience supporting senior leaders through organisational change
Skills & Competencies
* Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
* Confident, credible leader and coach
* Commercial, pragmatic, and outcomes‑focused
* Strong data literacy and digital agility
* Expertise in talent management, organisational development, and conflict resolution
* Passion for employee advocacy and inclusive culture
Why Join IMG?
This is an opportunity to make a real impact—shaping the UK people agenda, influencing senior leaders, and helping build a high‑performing, values‑driven organisation. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, meaningful bonus potential, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to operate at true leadership level within HR.
IMG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.
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