Group HR Director:

Cherry Professional; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-site international group in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Group HR Director to shape and lead the HR function. This hands-on role requires a minimum of 5 years in senior HR leadership. You will design scalable HR strategies, implement core processes, and foster a high-performance culture. The role offers up to £100k salary plus bonuses and opportunities for both strategic leadership and practical delivery, making a significant impact from day one.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Up to 30% performance-based bonus

Flexibility for occasional home working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience working across multi-site and international environments.
• Strong background in implementing HR systems and scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a scalable HR strategy across the group.
• Implement consistent HR processes, systems and tools.
• Build leadership and management capability at all levels.
• Lead on employee engagement, retention and communication strategies.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Experience in multi-site environments

HR systems implementation

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Group HR Director
Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire
Sector: Confidential – privately owned Multi Site International Group
Package: Up to £100k salary (based on level of experience) + company car or car allowance
Bonus: Up to 30% bonus (performance based)

Are you an experienced HR leader looking for a rare opportunity to shape the people strategy of a successful and growing international privately owned business?

A well-established UK headquartered group with multiple sites across the UK and overseas is seeking a Group HR Director to lead its next phase of development. The business is highly entrepreneurial, fast paced and commercially successful, and is now building the structure needed to support continued international growth.

This is a hands on role where you will be instrumental in designing, implementing and embedding HR frameworks, systems and practices from the ground up.

Retained Assignment

We are exclusively retained on an ongoing basis to manage this appointment on behalf of the organisation. All applications, enquiries or approaches regarding this role will be handled in strict confidence through us as the retained recruitment partner.

Role Overview

This is a newly created position reporting directly to the Group CEO and working closely with the wider leadership team across the UK and international sites.

In the first 6 to 12 months, the focus will be on the hands on delivery of essential HR foundations. You will be responsible for creating and implementing core HR processes, policies and controls to support the day to day running of the group. This will include systems, compliance, reporting and consistent ways of working.

Once those foundations are in place, the role will evolve into a more strategic focus on organisational development, leadership capability, and ultimately the longer term cultural transformation needed to support the group’s ambitions.

You will play a central role in building a high performing and collaborative working environment that retains the entrepreneurial spirit and people centred culture that has underpinned the group’s success to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a scalable HR strategy across the group
• Implement consistent HR processes, systems and tools to support operational effectiveness
• Introduce structure around performance management, reward and talent development
• Build leadership and management capability at all levels
• Develop organisational development programmes aligned to business goals
• Partner with senior leadership to shape and evolve a high performance culture
• Lead on employee engagement, retention and communication strategies
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across all locations
• Take ownership of compensation, benefits and policy frameworks

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior HR leadership role
• Experience working across multi-site and international environments
• Strong background in implementing HR systems and scalable processes
• Able to combine strategic thinking with practical delivery
• Exposure to both corporate and SME or family owned business settings is desirable
• Commercially aware, people focused and confident working in an evolving business
• Strong communication and influencing skills with a collaborative approach
• A leader who inspires trust and drives change in a positive and inclusive way

The Package

• Package: Up to £100k salary (based on level of experience) + company car or car allowance
• Bonus: Up to 30 percent of salary (performance based)
• Location: Based at the Rushden head office in Northamptonshire
• Flexibility: Occasional home working to support smart working practices
• Travel: Regular travel to UK sites, with occasional international travel as required

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful and ambitious business at a key point in its growth journey. You will have the freedom to build, shape and lead the HR function and make a real impact from day one.

If you are ready to take on a broad, impactful role that combines strategic leadership with hands on delivery, we would love to hear from you.

We are fully retained on an exclusive basis for this appointment.

All enquiries and applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

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