Human Resources Director

eCapital Commercial Finance UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance industry seeks a UK HR Director to lead HR strategy and initiatives across its regional offices. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, managing employee relations, and driving HR programs to support organizational growth. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in HR within finance or tech sectors, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 7% company contribution

4 x Death in Service Insurance

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience as a Senior HRBP or Head of HR in finance/tech.
• Proven success as a strategic partner with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the UK HR strategy.
• Act as a key advisor on HR-related issues.
• Develop talent acquisition and development strategies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data Analysis

Education

BS/BA in Human Resources

CIPD Membership

Job description

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eCapital has been on a mission to change the way small to medium-sized businesses access the funding they need to reach their goals. We knowthat to survive and thrive, businesses need financial flexibility to quickly respond to challenges and take advantage of opportunities, all in real time. Companies today need innovation guided by experience to unlock the potential of their assets to give better, faster access to the capital they require.

Join Us at a Pivotal Moment in Our Growth Journey

We are entering an exciting new chapter following several years of exponential growth. With our global headquarters in Miami and a team of over 800 employees across Canada, the US, and the UK, our international presence continues to expand.

As part of this continued growth, we are now seeking a UK HR Director to join our UK head office in Reading. This is a key leadership role supporting approximately 220 employees across our five regional UK offices working within the Invoice Finance industry.

The Opportunity:

As a Human Resources Director, you will be an integral part of our leadership team and a key collaborator with our global HR team.

Positioned in our Reading office, in this role you will be responsible for the design and delivery of the UK HR strategy, project/ programme execution, combined with a mix of day-to-day HR, project/program execution as we continue to grow and scale.

If you are looking to create and see your value in an organization, this role will be perfect for you.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with UK Board to design and deliver the UK HR strategy .

• Partner with senior leaders to implement business strategy and build organizational and leadership capability.

• Coordinate and ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of global HR priorities and programs.

• Act as a key advisor to senior management on all HR related issues. Tailor and execute fully all aspects of the People Agenda.

• Partner with leaders to implement employee engagement strategies, initiatives, and communications.

• Partner with the HR Manager to resolve Employee Relations (ER) issues, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and risks are assessed

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Partner with leadership to assess and design organizational structures that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Develop and implement talent acquisition and development strategies to attract and develop top talent and ensure a diverse workforce.

• Support the implementation of performance management systems that align with business goals and promote accountability.

• Utilize HR analytics to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of people initiatives.

• Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with others in HR to develop solutions, programmes, and policies.

• Collaborate on and improve the organisational design, role structure, and communication flow to align to business strategy and priorities.

• Provide change management and leadership coaching to successfully embrace opportunities for scale and growth.

Qualifications:

• BS/ BA in human resources or business-related field

• CIPD membership (Chartered or Fellow) and/or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior HRBP or Head of HR working in a finance and/or tech focused industry

• Proven success as a strategic partner with a variety of internal customers.

• Experience using data to measure the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.

• Strong understanding of HR programs including compensation, performance management, and leadership development.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate credibly with all levels in the organisation

• Experience of working with global teams is a plus.

• Proven people management skills with the ability to inspire and provide direction and support.

• Significant experience in leading, managing and driving a proactive and consistent HR service.

• Expert knowledge of HR services including policy development, compliance, contract management, recruitment, retention, and professional development.

• Pension scheme with 7% company contribution
• 4 x Death in Service Insurance
• 25 days holiday, increasing and additional service related annual leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
• Please note the successful candidate will be required to work as per our hybrid policy of 4 days a week on site and 1 day at home.

No agencies please

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and care about creating working environments and cultures where every individual can feel safe, a sense of belonging and is empowered to achieve their full potential.

We are proud of our collaborative and diverse teams, working together across a mix of different nationalities, ages, accents, race, culture, religion, visible and invisible disabilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical appearance, political opinion, those with caring responsibilities as well as coming from a variety of different socio-economic circumstances and other different personal characteristics and experiences.

IF you require any reasonable adjustments though out the recruitment process, please let us know.

Click to apply with your CV to find out more and be included in our interview and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

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