Job Description

Artis HR are delighted to be retained to support the recruitment of this Interim HR Director role.

As a key member of their Executive Leadership team, reporting to the CEO you will be central in providing support to the delivery and execution of their people strategy, in line with their ambitious business growth plans.

The Group are in a strong position, as a recognised brand, thought and market leader in a highly competitive industry, with opportunities to continue the growth they have seen in the last 15 years of a longer history.

Change and transformation is at the centre of all conversations, and the cultural development journey the business is taking is the most critical element of this.

As a highly visible role you will enjoy spending time in the business, looking to develop your thoughts from feedback and insights you gather, and the dialog you have with all colleagues. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days on site (there is no opportunity for remote or just 1 day per week on this occasion)

This is no-ordinary HR Director role, it is an exceptionally exciting position, and a role that will provide a reflective career high point in the future.

Key responsibilities

Leading a successful, engaged and high performing People team of 18.

Providing a close, insightful and trusted partnership to the CEO and other executive team members.

Own and manage the budget and development of the People function and the Group People strategy.

Lead the ongoing commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation and the wider sector.

Ensure the ongoing commitment to maintaining and developing high levels of employee engagement at all levels across the organisation.

Oversee the ongoing development of the Group TA, L&D and Talent Management, Reward and Benefits strategies.

Your experience

Previous People/ HR Director level experience within a truly People focus organisation, that has challenged the norms, to provide exceptional experiences for their people

Have an ability to work with pace, in an evolving, positively changed focused business.

A proven track record building, leading and motivating teams: maintaining focus on key priorities, providing clear direction, delegates, actively communicates and coaches - a committed mentor, people developer and team builder.

Be viewed as a respected leader by your peers, direct reports, and executive management.

Analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience and sound instincts.

Maintain a natural passion for results: The ability to find creative solutions and generate results, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others.

Successfully work effectively across multiple levels of an organisation and building successful cross functional relationships partnerships.

Able to establish clear expectations, set objectives and bring multiple parties together to drive key initiatives.

Ability to balance multiple priorities in a quick moving and change-oriented environment.

Excellent verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work within a diverse team.

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