Group HR Director
* Lead and develop a high-performing HR function across all Centres of Excellence, including Reward, Talent, L&D, ER, and People Operations
* Define and execute a forward-looking people strategy aligned to business transformation goals
* Lead complex change and transformation programmes, ensuring engagement, pace and delivery
* Oversee and evolve employee relations strategy, including engagement with Trade Unions and European Works Councils
* Embed a modern, scalable People Operating Model that supports growth, efficiency and consistency
* Champion inclusive leadership and ensure a culture that enables performance, accountability and progression
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making at Executive and Board level
* Drive organisational design, workforce planning and capability development across a multi-site, international environment
Our customer is a highly commercial multi-site international FMCG business with a passion for innovation, customer-centricity and talent development.
Reporting to the CPO, and partnering the regional MD, the People Director will lead a sizeable, multi-disciplinary HR function and act as a true strategic partner to the business. You will play a central role in driving organisational performance, capability and culture across a complex, international footprint.
The organisation is undergoing a sustained period of change, including:
* Implementation of a new HRIS platform
* Ongoing M&A activity and divestments
* Driving operational efficiencies and cost optimisation
* Designing and embedding a new People Target Operating Model
* Developing career architecture and progression pathways
* Evolving reward frameworks and propositions
* Elevating management and leadership capability
Must be commercially astute, credible and highly experienced HR leader who thrives in complexity and change.
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading a full-service HR function, spanning all Centres of Excellence
* A track record of operating at strategic leadership level within a large, multi-site and international environment
* Deep expertise in Trade Union engagement and negotiation, alongside experience working with European Works Councils
* Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transformation programmes (e.g., HRIS, TOM design, M&A integration/separation, efficiency drives)
* Strong organisational design and change leadership capability
* The ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution
* Gravitas, resilience and the ability to influence at the most senior levels
* A leadership style that builds high-performing, engaged and accountable teams
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with genuine breadth, complexity and impact. You will be part of a leadership team shaping the future of a well-established yet evolving international business.
Benefits
* A platform to lead transformation at scale
* The ability to shape and modernise the entire people agenda
* Exposure to complex, high-value business change
* The opportunity to build and leave a lasting legacy
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