HR Director

Trusted Resource Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services organization in Birmingham seeks an HR Director to provide strategic oversight for their HR function. This role involves leading a team of 15 HR professionals, influencing the company's culture and people strategy, and acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience, strong commercial acumen, and expertise in managing diverse HR operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at HR Director or Senior HR leadership level.
• Deep understanding of employment law and modern HR practices.
• Track record of developing multi-disciplinary HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing HR function of 15.
• Designing and executing people strategies that drive performance.
• Overseeing HR operations and ensuring compliance with legislation.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

The Role

We're recruiting for an influential and commercially minded HR Director to join a leading business services organisation based in Birmingham City Centre. This is a key executive position with strategic oversight of the entire HR function, leading a well-established team of 15—including HR Business Partners, Administration, and Payroll professionals.

What's in it for the HR Director?

• Executive-level role with influence over the company's long-term people and culture strategy
• Direct leadership of a strong HR team covering Business Partnering, Payroll, and HR Operations
• Strategic involvement in shaping organisational growth and transformation
• Central Birmingham location with modern offices and excellent transport links
• Competitive executive-level salary and benefits package
  
  

What will you be doing as HR Director?

• A values-driven, collaborative culture with ambitious growth plans
• Leading and developing a high-performing HR function of 15 across multiple disciplines
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on all people-related matters
• Designing and executing people strategies that drive performance, culture, and engagement
• Overseeing all aspects of HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, and reward
• Driving initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practices
• Leading change management programmes and organisational development initiatives
  
  

What Are We Looking for in an HR Director?

• Proven experience at HR Director or Senior HR leadership level within a dynamic, service-led environment
• Strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset
• Track record of leading and developing multi-disciplinary HR teams
• Expertise across HR operations, ER, organisational development, and talent strategy
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with board-level credibility
• Deep understanding of employment law, compliance, and modern HR practices
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience) preferred
  
  

Ready to lead the people strategy at the highest level?

Send your CV and get in touch today for a confidential conversation. We'd love to hear from you.