HR Director UK & Ireland

Talented International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international beauty company is seeking an HR Director to oversee HR activities in the UK & Ireland. This hybrid role involves strategic initiatives, coaching leadership, and managing a local HR team. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience in retail and strong knowledge of employment law.

Benefits

Competitive package with growth potential

Collaborative, international, and people-first work environment

Hybrid working with a base in central London

Qualifications

• Extensive HR leadership experience in retail, cosmetics, or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Irish employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute local HR strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and onboarding activities.
• Shape and execute compensation and benefits strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Job description

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HR Director UK & Ireland (Hybrid | London-based)

Shape the future of people strategy in an international beauty & retail environment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned HR Director to join a dynamic and fast-growing international beauty company. This London-based hybrid role will oversee all HR activities for the UK & Ireland, partnering closely with local leadership and reporting directly to the Global CHRO at HQ.

As part of the Country Leadership Team, you’ll drive strategic people initiatives, coach senior stakeholders, and lead a small HR team to support retail operations and office functions across both countries.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading and executing the local HR strategy in alignment with global objectives
• Overseeing the annual people budget and workforce planning
• Acting as a key partner and coach to retail and office leadership
• Driving change management and organisational development initiatives
• Leading performance, talent management, and succession planning processes
• Shaping and executing compensation and benefits strategy for the region
• Overseeing recruitment, training, and onboarding activities
• Managing and mentoring the local HR team
• Collaborating with international HR counterparts and contributing to global projects

What You Bring

• Extensive HR leadership experience, ideally within the retail, cosmetics, or lifestyle sectors
• Proven track record in managing HR operations in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Strong knowledge of UK & Irish employment law
• Inspirational leadership style with excellent communication skills
• Strategic thinker with hands-on ability to deliver results
• Fluency in English; additional European languages a plus

What’s On Offer

• A key leadership position in a globally expanding company
• The opportunity to influence and shape HR strategy at a regional level
• A collaborative, international, and people-first work environment
• Hybrid working with a base in central London
• Competitive package with growth potential

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career and lead the people agenda for a growing brand? Apply now to make an impact and drive transformation in one of Europe’s most vibrant retail markets.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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