HR Director UK & Ireland

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international beauty company as an HR Director, overseeing all HR activities for the UK & Ireland in a hybrid role based in London. This position offers the chance to shape HR strategy, manage a dedicated HR team, and influence company culture in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive package with growth potential

Hybrid working with a base in central London

Collaborative, international work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive HR leadership experience in retail, cosmetics, or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Irish employment law.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing the local HR strategy in alignment with global objectives.
• Driving change management and organisational development initiatives.
• Overseeing recruitment, training, and onboarding activities.

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.