Senior Director Human Resources

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a visionary HR Director to join their Executive Leadership Team. This role involves shaping a global People strategy, enhancing organizational culture, and leading a multi-regional HR function. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of the organization while collaborating with top executives. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR leadership experience in international settings and a strong understanding of HR systems and analytics.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR leadership experience in international environments.
• Proven success delivering global People strategies at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the global People Strategy.
• Lead a multi-regional People function including Talent Acquisition.
• Champion culture, engagement, and Diversity & Inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Business Acumen

Cultural Sensitivity

Tools

HR Systems

Data Analytics

Digital HR Solutions

Job description

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? London-based | International remit

At Ceto Talent, we are partnering with a global consultancy delivering technical solutions that advance safety and sustainability in the energy, maritime, and renewables sectors. With operations spanning 42 countries, our client is on a mission to shape a sustainable future for energy and oceans.

They are seeking a visionary HR Director to join their Executive Leadership Team — a rare, career-defining opportunity to lead a global People function into its next chapter. This role is about evolution, not reinvention — building on a strong foundation to strengthen organisational culture, capability and performance at scale.

Your Opportunity to Shape the Future

As HR Director, you will:

• Own and evolve the global People Strategy, aligning it to business priorities across diverse regions.
• Partner with the CEO, Board and Executive Team to shape a future-ready workforce, through workforce planning, succession design, and organisational development.
• Lead a multi-regional People function, including Talent Acquisition, Rewards, HR Operations, Learning & Development, and People Systems.
• Champion culture, engagement, and Diversity & Inclusion, helping to shape a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
• Guide post-M&A integration and support transformational programmes as the business continues to grow.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant senior HR leadership experience in international, matrixed environments
• Proven success delivering global People strategies at scale
• Strong understanding of HR systems, data analytics, and digital HR solutions
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach with strong business acumen

Personal attributes that will set you apart:

• Low-ego, high-integrity leadership style
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading change
• Emotionally intelligent, with sound judgment and cultural sensitivity

The Details

? Based hybrid in London with flexibility for international travel as needed

You must have the right to live and work in the UK

Why consider this role?

This is more than a traditional HR leadership role — it is a chance to influence the future direction of a global organisation, working alongside an ambitious leadership team.

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing further.

Ceto Talent. Great People, Great Results.