Group Hr Director

<p>Group Hr Director<br /> • Lead and develop a high-performing HR function across all Centres of Excellence, including Reward, Talent, L&amp;D, ER, and People Operations<br /> • Define and execute a forward-looking people strategy aligned to business transformation goals</p> <p>• Lead complex change and transformation programmes, ensuring engagement, pace and delivery<br /> • Oversee and evolve employee relations strategy, including engagement with Trade Unions and European Works Councils<br /> • Embed a modern, scalable People Operating Model that supports growth, efficiency and consistency<br /> • Champion inclusive leadership and ensure a culture that enables performance, accountability and progression</p> <p>• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making at Executive and Board level<br /> • Drive organisational design, workforce planning and capability development across a multi-site, international environment</p> <p>Our customer is a highly commercial multi-site international FMCG business with a passion for innovation, customer-centricity and talent development.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Reporting to the CPO, and partnering the regional MD, the People Director will lead a sizeable, multi-disciplinary HR function and act as a true strategic partner to the business. You will play a central role in driving organisational performance, capability and culture across a complex, international footprint.</p> <p>The organisation is undergoing a sustained period of change, including:<br /> • Implementation of a new HRIS platform<br /> • Ongoing M&amp;A activity and divestments<br /> • Driving operational efficiencies and cost optimisation<br /> • Designing and embedding a new People Target Operating Model<br /> • Developing career architecture and progression pathways<br /> • Evolving reward frameworks and propositions<br /> • Elevating management and leadership capability</p> <p>Must be commercially astute, credible and highly experienced HR leader who thrives in complexity and change.</p> <p>• Proven experience leading a full-service HR function, spanning all Centres of Excellence<br /> • A track record of operating at strategic leadership level within a large, multi-site and international environment<br /> • Deep expertise in Trade Union engagement and negotiation, alongside experience working with European Works Councils<br /> • Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transformation programmes (e.g. HRIS, TOM design, M&amp;A integration/separation, efficiency drives)<br /> • Strong organisational design and change leadership capability<br /> • The ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution<br /> • Gravitas, resilience and the ability to influence at the most senior levels<br /> • A leadership style that builds high-performing, engaged and accountable teams</p> <p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with genuine breadth, complexity and impact. You will be part of a leadership team shaping the future of a well-established yet evolving international business.</p> <p>For an ambitious People Director, this offers:<br /> • A platform to lead transformation at scale<br /> • The ability to shape and modernise the entire people agenda<br /> • Exposure to complex, high-value business change<br /> • The opportunity to build and leave a lasting legacy</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>3343</p>