HR Director

Hunter Executive Search & Selection Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail firm in Central London is seeking an experienced HR Director to innovate and manage people acquisition and retention. You will oversee the HR department's daily operations while developing strategies to support growth. Ideal candidates have senior HR management experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary of £90,000 - £130,000 per year and the potential for hybrid work.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR management, ideally at Head of HR or HR Director level.
• Exceptional communication skills to articulate the HR agenda.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the HR department and team.
• Develop a future-proofed HR strategy for business expansion.
• Handle complex HR and resourcing matters efficiently.

Skills

HR management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

People management

Job description

Position: HR Director

Location: Central London, potential for hybrid working

Salary: £90,000 - £130,000 per year, plus benefits

Are you an experienced HR leader seeking an exciting opportunity in the optical retail and eye clinics sector? Our client, a private equity owned business based in Central London and operating from a locations throughout the UK is in search of a HR Director to drive innovation, people acquisition and retention, and excellence in people management.

As the HR Director, you will be a integral member of the senior management team, contributing significantly to the success of the organisation and applying very much a HR business partnering approach to decision making.

Directly reporting to the CEO, you will oversee the daily operations of the HR department and team, while devising a strategic HR plan to support the company's growth objectives.

Key responsibilities:

- As HR Director you will supervise and lead the HR department and team

- Develop a future-proofed HR strategy to facilitate business expansion

- Handle complex HR and resourcing matters efficiently and smoothly

- Implement cutting-edge HR technology and software, including automation

- Cultivate strong partnerships with HR advertising platforms, recruitment agencies, and vendors

- Act as a representative of the company with external stakeholders, including being able to act as the face of HR at events and seminars

- Evaluate and enhance talent acquisition, reward, retention, and employee relations practices

- Offer expert guidance on employment regulations and legislation, advising on best practices with senior management

Essential qualifications:

- Extensive experience in HR management, ideally at Head of HR or HR Director level

- Understanding of retailing, customer facing, and clinical operations

- Exceptional communication skills, able to articulate the HR agenda

- Strong organisational and time management abilities

- Passionate about advancing HR best practices and culture

If you are prepared to embrace a challenging role as a HR Director within a leading optical retail and eye clinic business based in Central London, apply today.

Feel free to call our Managing Consultant Mark Morgan for an initial conversation on (phone number removed).

Hunter Executive is managing the recruitment for this HR Director position. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment.