People Director- Corporate Functions

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced People Director to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing HR team and drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement across culturally diverse teams. With a strong background in HR and proven leadership skills, this role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible working policy

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in HR, preferably as a People Director or Head of HR.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and best practices.
• Global HR experience with a focus on European teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead and manage a high-performing HR team.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leadership.
• Identify and address workforce development needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

HR strategy development

Knowledge of employment law

Employee engagement initiatives

Cultural diversity management

Commercial value addition

Job description

• Are you an experienced People professional?
• Do you have global experience?

About Our Client

You’ll be joining a business who strive for high growth, achieving multi‑billion pound turnover each year. With offices based across Europe & beyond this role will suit someone who is used to managing culturally diverse teams across multiple locations. You’ll be surrounded by a strong team of dedicated professionals, both as part of the large HR and wider business community. You’ll be one step removed from the CPO and have oversight of all of the corporate functions for this well recognised business.

Job Description

The People Director will:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead and manage a high‑performing Human Resources team.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to a senior leadership team of ~ 15.
• Identify and address workforce development and training needs.
• Partner with other People Directors across the group on a variety of projects.

The Successful Applicant

A successful People Director must have:

• A strong background in HR, including having worked as a "People Director" or "Head of HR" in a large, corporate business
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• European experience (employee groups must have been based across Europe and you must be able to demonstrate examples of adding commercial value across global regions).

What’s on Offer

A strong salary & car allowance, private medical insurance, dental insurance, flexible & hybrid working policy and plenty of opportunity for personal development.