7,538 People Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Position Description

• Interpret business strategy and organizational direction to drive effective strategy execution at the organizational level through organizational diagnostics, structure design, and governance optimization, thereby enhancing organizational vitality.
• Develop tailor-made organizational solutions by applying cutting-edge management theories, methodologies, and tools to address real-world business challenges, systematically enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to boost organizational effectiveness and establish performance management systems. Conduct thorough analysis of performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional collaboration for resolution.
• Formulate organizational and talent development roadmaps. Spearhead key management projects (e.g., industry benchmarking, strategic goal cascading, organizational health assessments, talent engagement programs) to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on OD experience within HR frameworks of large/mid-sized enterprises, or 8+ years in OD/HR consulting at internationally recognized firms.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, with strengths in critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and post-project review. Resilience under pressure and strong ownership mindset.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated alignment with JD.com’s core values:
• Customer-centricity
• Innovation-driven mindset
• Tenacity and perseverance
• Accountability
• Gratitude
• Integrity as a non-negotiable principle

Position Description

• Interpret business strategy and organizational direction to drive effective strategy execution at the organizational level through organizational diagnostics, structure design, and governance optimization, thereby enhancing organizational vitality.
• Develop tailor-made organizational solutions by applying cutting-edge management theories, methodologies, and tools to address real-world business challenges, systematically enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to boost organizational effectiveness and establish performance management systems. Conduct thorough analysis of performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional collaboration for resolution.
• Formulate organizational and talent development roadmaps. Spearhead key management projects (e.g., industry benchmarking, strategic goal cascading, organizational health assessments, talent engagement programs) to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on OD experience within HR frameworks of large/mid-sized enterprises, or 8+ years in OD/HR consulting at internationally recognized firms.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, with strengths in critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and post-project review. Resilience under pressure and strong ownership mindset.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated alignment with JD.com’s core values:
• Customer-centricity
• Innovation-driven mindset
• Tenacity and perseverance
• Accountability
• Gratitude
• Integrity as a non-negotiable principle

Position Description

• Interpret business strategy and organizational direction to drive effective strategy execution at the organizational level through organizational diagnostics, structure design, and governance optimization, thereby enhancing organizational vitality.
• Develop tailor-made organizational solutions by applying cutting-edge management theories, methodologies, and tools to address real-world business challenges, systematically enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to boost organizational effectiveness and establish performance management systems. Conduct thorough analysis of performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional collaboration for resolution.
• Formulate organizational and talent development roadmaps. Spearhead key management projects (e.g., industry benchmarking, strategic goal cascading, organizational health assessments, talent engagement programs) to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on OD experience within HR frameworks of large/mid-sized enterprises, or 8+ years in OD/HR consulting at internationally recognized firms.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, with strengths in critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and post-project review. Resilience under pressure and strong ownership mindset.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated alignment with JD.com’s core values:
• Customer-centricity
• Innovation-driven mindset
• Tenacity and perseverance
• Accountability
• Gratitude
• Integrity as a non-negotiable principle

Role: Director of HR

Location: Epsom area (4–5 days per week in the office)

Salary: £90,000 – £20,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

We are delighted to be working on a retained and exclusive basis to appoint an experienced Director of HR for a well-established and growing organisation headquartered in the Epsom area.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to shape and deliver a global People Strategy aligned with the organisation’s commercial objectives and cultural ambitions. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for influencing HR strategy across multiple geographies and supporting international growth, while maintaining a focus on organisational effectiveness and employee engagement.

The Role

• Lead the design and execution of the organisation’s global People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business performance, future growth, and cultural values.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive engagement, culture, workforce capability, and leadership development across multiple countries or regions.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle across the business, ensuring HR operations deliver excellence, compliance, and consistency globally.
• Build organisational capability through effective talent management, succession planning, and leadership development at an international level.
• Promote a culture of openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with sensitivity to local and global nuances.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to the executive team on strategic people matters, including international HR considerations.
• Lead major HR initiatives including change management, reward and benefits, M&A integration, and global mobility programs.
• Manage external HR partners and suppliers, ensuring value for money, high-quality service, and alignment with global requirements.

About You

• CIPD-qualified (or equivalent) with substantial senior HR leadership experience.
• Proven success at Head of HR level or above, ideally within a complex, multi-site, or international organisation.
• Skilled in M&A activity, organisational design, and global culture change.
• Strong understanding of UK and international employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all levels and geographies.
• Commercially astute, pragmatic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving global environment.
• Inspirational leader with strong coaching and mentoring capability.

Desirable Experience

• Degree-educated.
• Background in financial services, retail, or multi-site environments.
• Experience managing or influencing HR strategy across international operations.

Package

• Competitive salary: £90, 0 – £1 ,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

Please quote 51949 when calling Theo Saunders at Alexander Lloyd or email them at This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

Job Title: Director of HR

Location: Grimsby

Company: Confidential – Leading Education Organisation

Salary: Competitive

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic HR professional to join a dynamic education organisation in a senior leadership capacity. This is a unique opportunity to lead HR strategy, policy, and operations within an organisation committed to excellence in education.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in education and be confident handling complex casework, including employee relations, performance management, and sensitive HR matters. A strong knowledge of employment law and the ability to provide pragmatic, compliant, and strategic guidance is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the HR function, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and education sector best practice.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes.
• Provide expert advice on employment law, policies, and procedures.
• Support senior leadership in workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.

Requirements:

• Extensive HR leadership experience within the education sector.
• Strong track record in handling complex HR casework and employment law matters.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent professional HR accreditation preferred.

What We Offer:

• A senior leadership role with significant influence and responsibility.
• Opportunity to shape HR strategy within a respected educational organisation.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

To register your interest, please apply today for a confidential discussion with the lead consultant.

A full job description for this role can be provided on request.

PEOPLE Director (Senior Leadership Role)

Location: Chester Head Office (city centre) — Hybrid working flexibility Considered

Basis: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Sandstone Care Group is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking strategic HR leader to join our senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role with direct responsibility for a HR, L&D and recruitment team, shaping the people strategy across thirteen care homes and two business support offices.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our workforce strategy underpins our growth, strengthens our culture, and supports the delivery of exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the HR function , including direct management of HR and recruitment colleagues, building capability and high performance.
• Design and deliver the group-wide HR strategy , aligning people priorities with business growth and operational excellence.
• Own talent acquisition and workforce planning , ensuring a strong employer brand, effective recruitment, and reduced agency spend across all sites.
• Partner with the Board and Senior Leadership Team on strategic workforce planning, organisational development, and cultural initiatives .
• Oversee Learning and Development function
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: attraction, onboarding, development, engagement, retention and exit.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters and act as the senior escalation point.
• Ensure robust compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements (including CQC).
• Champion leadership development, succession planning, and learning initiatives to strengthen capability across all levels.
• Drive and deliver group-wide HR projects, including HR system implementation, reward/benefits review, and engagement programmes.
• Act as a visible culture carrier , embedding Sandstone’s values across all homes and support functions.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, compassionate, and solutions-focused HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, growing environment.

• 5–8 years’ proven senior HR management experience , ideally within health, social care, or another regulated multi-site sector.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employer brand development .
• Experience managing and developing a HR and recruitment team.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory frameworks (CQC knowledge desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise at Board level , shaping organisational strategy and driving change.
• Confident in building and embedding HR frameworks, systems and policies from the ground up.
• A pragmatic, people-first leader with a genuine passion for improving workplace culture.

Our Values

At Sandstone Care Group, our people and residents are at the heart of everything we do. Our five values guide how we work and how we lead:

• Pride – Proud of everything we do
• Determination – We never give up
• Positivity – Working with a smile
• Diligence – Doing our best every day
• Empathy – Respecting the wishes of others

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior HR leadership role with autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape the future of a growing care group. You’ll be part of a passionate, values-led organisation where people matter.

HR Director – London Market Insurance Company

A leading London Market Insurance Company is seeking an experienced HR Director to play a central role in driving the people agenda across a dynamic and ambitious business. Reporting to the CPO , this role offers exclusive exposure to the executive team and requires strong stakeholder management skills to influence and deliver in a complex, fast-paced environment.

It is a prerequisite that the successful candidate comes from ideally the London Insurance Market, if not traditional Financial Services background. We will not be able to consider your profile if not.

The Role

As HR Director, you will:

• Support the delivery of a people strategy that aligns with the business’s growth and evolving needs.
• Oversee employee relations, recruitment, learning & development, and HR policy , ensuring plans are commercially relevant and aligned with business goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide insights and recommendations on workforce planning, people metrics and employee engagement.
• Navigate a demanding and highly commercial stakeholder group , balancing challenge with influence to achieve the best outcomes for the business and its people.
• Play an active role in supporting M&A activity, integration and change programmes.
• Lead and develop HR teams across business partnering, recruitment, L&D and operations, fostering a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and implement people initiatives that attract, retain and engage talent.
• Deliver reward and recognition programmes that drive performance.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, ensuring issues are resolved effectively.
• Support leadership with investment hiring and successful onboarding.
• Contribute to learning and development strategies that build long-term capability.
• Ensure HR practices meet governance, compliance and regulatory requirements, including FCA standards.

About You

We are looking for a resilient and commercially focused HR professional with:

• Broad HR leadership experience within financial services, ideally in insurance and the Lloyd’s Market .
• Strong knowledge of reward, talent management and employee relations.
• Experience supporting transformation, integration or change programmes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills , with the ability to operate confidently in a challenging, fast-moving, and commercially demanding environment.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, able to balance business priorities with people needs.
• Proven ability to motivate, develop and engage teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present people data and insights effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for a HR Director to step into a high-impact role within a market-leading London Lloyd’s Insurance Company , working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the future people strategy of a dynamic business.

HR Director – London Market Insurance Company

A leading London Market Insurance Company is seeking an experienced HR Director to play a central role in driving the people agenda across a dynamic and ambitious business. Reporting to the CPO , this role offers exclusive exposure to the executive team and requires strong stakeholder management skills to influence and deliver in a complex, fast-paced environment.

It is a prerequisite that the successful candidate comes from ideally the London Insurance Market, if not traditional Financial Services background. We will not be able to consider your profile if not.

The Role

As HR Director, you will:

• Support the delivery of a people strategy that aligns with the business’s growth and evolving needs.
• Oversee employee relations, recruitment, learning & development, and HR policy , ensuring plans are commercially relevant and aligned with business goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide insights and recommendations on workforce planning, people metrics and employee engagement.
• Navigate a demanding and highly commercial stakeholder group , balancing challenge with influence to achieve the best outcomes for the business and its people.
• Play an active role in supporting M&A activity, integration and change programmes.
• Lead and develop HR teams across business partnering, recruitment, L&D and operations, fostering a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and implement people initiatives that attract, retain and engage talent.
• Deliver reward and recognition programmes that drive performance.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, ensuring issues are resolved effectively.
• Support leadership with investment hiring and successful onboarding.
• Contribute to learning and development strategies that build long-term capability.
• Ensure HR practices meet governance, compliance and regulatory requirements, including FCA standards.

About You

We are looking for a resilient and commercially focused HR professional with:

• Broad HR leadership experience within financial services, ideally in insurance and the Lloyd’s Market .
• Strong knowledge of reward, talent management and employee relations.
• Experience supporting transformation, integration or change programmes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills , with the ability to operate confidently in a challenging, fast-moving, and commercially demanding environment.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, able to balance business priorities with people needs.
• Proven ability to motivate, develop and engage teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present people data and insights effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for a HR Director to step into a high-impact role within a market-leading London Lloyd’s Insurance Company , working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the future people strategy of a dynamic business.

Role: Director of HR

Location: Epsom area (4–5 days per week in the office)

Salary: £90,000 – £20,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

We are delighted to be working on a retained and exclusive basis to appoint an experienced Director of HR for a well-established and growing organisation headquartered in the Epsom area.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to shape and deliver a global People Strategy aligned with the organisation’s commercial objectives and cultural ambitions. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for influencing HR strategy across multiple geographies and supporting international growth, while maintaining a focus on organisational effectiveness and employee engagement.

The Role

• Lead the design and execution of the organisation’s global People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business performance, future growth, and cultural values.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive engagement, culture, workforce capability, and leadership development across multiple countries or regions.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle across the business, ensuring HR operations deliver excellence, compliance, and consistency globally.
• Build organisational capability through effective talent management, succession planning, and leadership development at an international level.
• Promote a culture of openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with sensitivity to local and global nuances.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to the executive team on strategic people matters, including international HR considerations.
• Lead major HR initiatives including change management, reward and benefits, M&A integration, and global mobility programs.
• Manage external HR partners and suppliers, ensuring value for money, high-quality service, and alignment with global requirements.

About You

• CIPD-qualified (or equivalent) with substantial senior HR leadership experience.
• Proven success at Head of HR level or above, ideally within a complex, multi-site, or international organisation.
• Skilled in M&A activity, organisational design, and global culture change.
• Strong understanding of UK and international employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all levels and geographies.
• Commercially astute, pragmatic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving global environment.
• Inspirational leader with strong coaching and mentoring capability.

Desirable Experience

• Degree-educated.
• Background in financial services, retail, or multi-site environments.
• Experience managing or influencing HR strategy across international operations.

Package

• Competitive salary: £90, 0 – £1 ,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

Please quote 51949 when calling Theo Saunders at Alexander Lloyd or email them at This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.