HR Director
Posted Today by Damia Group Ltd
£600 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Telford (TF1)
Summary: The role of HR Director involves leading the people agenda for a large UK business unit within a globally recognized IT services and consulting organization. This 6-month contract position requires strategic oversight in workforce planning, talent management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong emphasis on employee engagement and complex employee relations. The position is based in Telford, requiring a minimum of three days on-site each week. Candidates must have significant HR leadership experience, particularly in large, matrixed organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic workforce planning aligned to business and client demand
- Talent attraction, retention, and succession planning
- Culture, morale, and employee engagement across a hybrid workforce
- Complex employee relations and industrial relations, including trade unions
- Leadership coaching and influencing at senior level
- DEI strategy and implementation
- People analytics and data-driven decision making
- HR partnership on client bids, transitions, and restructures
Key Skills:
- 3-5 years demonstrable HRD or People Director experience
- Experience managing a workforce of 2,000+ employees
- Senior HRBP candidates with strong, relevant experience will be considered
- Senior HR leadership background in a large, matrixed organization - IT services or consulting preferred
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes
- Proven track record in transformation, workforce planning, and complex employee relations
- Public sector or regulated environment experience is advantageous
- BPSS clearance eligibility required
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: Telford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: HR
A globally recognised IT services and consulting organisation is seeking an experienced HR Director for a 6-month contract supporting a large, complex UK business unit. Reporting to the UK HR Director, you will shape and lead the people agenda across workforce strategy, talent management, transformation, and senior stakeholder engagement.
The Essentials
- Based in or around the West Midlands - minimum 3 days per week on-site in Telford (non-negotiable)
- 3-5 years demonstrable HRD or People Director experience
- Proven experience managing a workforce of 2,000+ employees
- Senior HRBP candidates with strong, relevant experience will be considered
What the Role Covers
- Strategic workforce planning aligned to business and client demand
- Talent attraction, retention, and succession planning
- Culture, morale, and employee engagement across a hybrid workforce
- Complex ER and industrial relations, including trade unions
- Leadership coaching and influencing at senior level
- DEI strategy and implementation
- People analytics and data-driven decision making
- HR partnership on client bids, transitions, and restructures
What You'll Bring
- Senior HR leadership background in a large, matrixed organisation - IT services or consulting preferred
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes
- Proven track record in transformation, workforce planning, and complex ER
- Public sector or regulated environment experience is advantageous
- BPSS clearance eligibility required
£600/day DOE | Inside IR35
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Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
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