Overview
We are delighted to be working on a retained and exclusive basis to appoint an experienced Director of HR for a well-established and growing organisation headquartered in the Epsom area.
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to shape and deliver a global People Strategy aligned with the organisation’s commercial objectives and cultural ambitions. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for influencing HR strategy across multiple geographies and supporting international growth, while maintaining a focus on organisational effectiveness and employee engagement.
The Role
* Lead the design and execution of the organisation’s global People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business performance, future growth, and cultural values.
* Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive engagement, culture, workforce capability, and leadership development across multiple countries or regions.
* Oversee the full employee lifecycle across the business, ensuring HR operations deliver excellence, compliance, and consistency globally.
* Build organisational capability through effective talent management, succession planning, and leadership development at an international level.
* Promote a culture of openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with sensitivity to local and global nuances.
* Provide expert advice and coaching to the executive team on strategic people matters, including international HR considerations.
* Lead major HR initiatives including change management, reward and benefits, M&A integration, and global mobility programs.
* Manage external HR partners and suppliers, ensuring value for money, high-quality service, and alignment with global requirements.
About You
* CIPD-qualified (or equivalent) with substantial senior HR leadership experience.
* Proven success at Head of HR level or above, ideally within a complex, multi-site, or international organisation.
* Skilled in M&A activity, organisational design, and global culture change.
* Strong understanding of UK and international employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all levels and geographies.
* Commercially astute, pragmatic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving global environment.
* Inspirational leader with strong coaching and mentoring capability.
* Degree-educated.
* Background in financial services, retail, or multi-site environments.
* Experience managing or influencing HR strategy across international operations.
Package
* Annual performance bonus
Role: Director of HR
Location: Epsom area (4–5 days per week in the office)
Salary: £90,000 – £120,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
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