Transformation HR Director

Ad Idem Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in the UK is seeking a strategic Human Resources Director to lead growth initiatives. This role requires significant HR leadership experience within private equity-backed businesses, expertise in business transformation, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will partner with executive leaders and enhance culture and capability on an international scale.

Qualifications

• Significant HR leadership experience within private equity-backed technology businesses.
• Strong track record of business transformation and cultural change.
• Ability to operate at strategic and hands-on levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a forward-thinking people strategy.
• Lead complex change and transformation initiatives.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, and PE investors to drive performance.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Business transformation

Cultural change

Commercial acumen

Ability to lead international teams

Job description

A dynamic, small-cap private equity–backed technology company is searching for a strategic, commercially minded Human Resources Director to join the executive team and lead the next phase of organisational growth.

As we scale internationally and accelerate transformation across the business, we need a proven HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, PE environments, brings deep change and transformation expertise, and has a track record of shaping people strategies that enable rapid value creation.

The Role

In this pivotal leadership position, you will:

• Build and execute a forward-thinking people strategy aligned to ambitious growth plans.
• Lead complex change, transformation, and organisational design initiatives across multiple international markets.
• Partner closely with the CEO, CFO, and PE investors to drive performance, culture, and capability.
• Strengthen leadership, talent, and succession frameworks to support international scale-up.
• Develop a modern, data-driven HR function that supports agile, entrepreneurial business operations.

About You

We’re seeking a candidate who brings:

• Significant HR leadership experience within private equity-backed technology businesses.
• A strong track record of business transformation, cultural change, and scaling organisations internationally.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels in a small-cap, high-velocity environment.
• Commercial acumen, resilience, and the confidence to influence at board and investor level.
• Experience leading international teams and navigating multi-jurisdiction people challenges.