Human Resources Director

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology/SaaS sector is seeking a dynamic People Director for their London office. This role involves driving organizational change and talent management strategies to enhance workforce performance and engagement. Candidates should have a proven track record in high-growth environments, and experience leading transformative change. The ideal candidate will work closely with executive leadership, overseeing the implementation of effective performance management and development programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of People/People Director in high-growth industries.
• Strong expertise in transformation projects and aligning people strategies with business goals.
• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the people strategy for business transformation aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to design and implement organizational changes.
• Oversee development of learning and development programmes.

Skills

Organisational Change

Talent Management

Leadership

Performance Management

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Human Resources Director, London (City of London)

Client: Catalyst Partners

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

People Director

Technology/ SaaS

We are a successful and continually ambitious, fast-growing organisation at the forefront of transforming businesses on a global scale. We are seeking a dynamic, strategic yet hands-on People Director to lead the charge in driving organisational change and empowering our talent for the future. If you have a passion for leading transformative change and experience working in a professional services environment, we would love to hear from you. Reporting directly to the CPO.

Proven experience in moving a business forward culturally into performance-led is going to be key to the next stage of growth for this business - please, only apply if you can demonstrate leading this type of change.

This is an investor-backed business with a global footprint.

This role will suit someone coming from a professional services background, ideally within a PE-backed environment.

More about the role:

• Support the people strategy for business transformation, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and vision.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to design and implement organisational changes that improve efficiency, performance, and culture.
• Develop and execute talent management strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Guide and support senior leaders in navigating the complexities of organisational change and building leadership capabilities across the business.
• Oversee the development of learning and development programmes tailored to the needs of a rapidly evolving business environment.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and addressing gaps in leadership, employee engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Implement robust processes and systems to support organisational change, including performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning.

More about you:

• Proven experience in a Head of People/People Director role, ideally with a background in technology/SaaS, professional services, consulting, or other fast-paced, high-growth industries.
• Strong expertise in driving organisational change, transformation projects, and aligning people strategies with business goals.
• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Expertise in talent management, employee development, and performance management in dynamic environments.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically while driving operational excellence.
• Experience in managing complex people issues with a focus on creating high-performance cultures.
• A forward-thinking approach, with an ability to anticipate future people trends and challenges.