Summary: The HR Director UK&I role is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on shaping the People & Culture strategy for a growing organization in the Real Estate sector. The position requires a leader who can balance tactical and strategic responsibilities while managing a small team. The role emphasizes partnership with senior leaders, driving business decisions through analytical insights, and advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR experience in a fast-paced environment, particularly within real estate or related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leaders to craft and implement P&C strategies that support both expansion and local operational stability.
• Drive business decisions based on analytical insights, focusing on the people implications of change and employee engagement.
• Lead, manage, and develop a dedicated P&C team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead on a wide range of support from managing complex employee relations to contributing to business planning and budgeting.
• Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and ensure the company's values are embedded in every aspect of the business.
• Advise senior leaders on all aspects of people management, including talent management, organisational design, and performance.
• Manage complex employee relations, including TUPE and collective bargaining.
• Provide strategic direction on UK&I-specific items related to benefits, payroll, and compliance.
• Contribute to strategic business priorities and lead specific people related projects.

Key Skills:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience, MCIPD or equivalent qualification.
• Senior generalist HR experience in a fast-paced commercial environment ideally within real estate, facilities management or site based roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practices with TUPE and collective bargaining.
• Excellent judgement, interpersonal skills, and a track record of influencing and driving change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, budgeting, and business planning experience.
• Ability to work flexibly in a continuously changing environment, with experience in managing acquisitions.
• Collaborate to achieve goals and solve problems.
• Prioritise service to customers, community, and team members.

Salary (Rate): 120000.00

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: HR