HR Director

SF Executive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in the East Midlands is seeking an HR Director to lead the People function and shape the People strategy. This role requires a strategic leader with a Master’s degree and extensive HR leadership experience, especially in a service or regulated sector. The ideal candidate will foster a positive culture, drive talent strategies, and oversee change management initiatives. If you are a seasoned professional passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Proven HR leadership experience in a service or regulated industry.
• Experience influencing and communicating at board level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership to the Executive Team.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, values-driven culture.
• Drive talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning.
• Lead organisational design to support agility and growth.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data and digital fluency

Inclusive people leadership

Execution excellence

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or Organisational Development

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic HR Director to lead the People function of a growing, forward-thinking organisation. This role is perfect for a strategic, inspiring leader who knows how to create an exceptional employee experience, build an inclusive culture, and drive organisational performance through people.

The Role

As HR Director, you’ll report directly to the CEO and shape the People strategy across the organisation. You’ll lead culture, talent, HR operations, organisational design, and change initiatives—ensuring the business is equipped with the right people, structure, and capability to thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic HR leadership to the Executive Team.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, values-driven culture.
• Drive talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning.
• Lead organisational design to support agility and growth.
• Oversee the People function and ensure a high-quality employee experience.
• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.
• Lead HR tech and data-driven decision-making improvements.
• Handle complex HR issues, ensuring ethical and legal compliance.
• Develop a competitive compensation and benefits strategy.
• Lead change management and organisational development initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the People team.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or similar.
• Demonstrable track record of progressive HR leadership experience in a service / regulated industry sector.
• Strong strategic, board-level influence and communication skills.
• Confident acting as an external representative of the organisation.
• Ideally a candidate who has worked in a Private Equity-backed business.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Data and digital fluency
• Inclusive people leadership
• Execution excellence
• Deep expertise in culture, leadership, and change management