HR Director — Strategic ER & Talent Leadership

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts

Health resources

Virtual GP

Volunteer leave

Training & development

Earned pay access

Job summary

Veolia in the United Kingdom is seeking a strategic HR leader on a 9-month fixed term contract. The role requires collaboration with senior leadership to shape people strategies and deliver robust employee relations and HRBP support across the business unit.

This hybrid position involves regular travel to Cannock and London to engage with teams, implement talent mapping, workforce planning, and drive continuous improvement in people performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR solutions, business insights, and medium to long-term support on people-related matters.
• Manage and motivate a high-performing team of Employee Relations Specialists and HR Business Partners.
• Drive talent mapping and succession planning reviews across corporate business lines.
• Provide expert Employee Relations knowledge and advice, manage complex disciplinary and grievance issues, and serve as escalation point for Trade Union matters.
• Lead the annual pay and bonus cycle, objective setting, and PDP processes.
• Drive workforce planning aligned with Veolia's future vision.
• Support mobilisation and integration of TUPE and potential mergers.

Job description

Veolia in the United Kingdom is seeking a strategic HR leader on a 9-month fixed term contract. The role requires collaboration with senior leadership to shape people strategies and deliver robust employee relations and HRBP support across the business unit.

This hybrid position involves regular travel to Cannock and London to engage with teams, implement talent mapping, workforce planning, and drive continuous improvement in people performance.