Pineapple Recruitment are seeking a visionary HR Director to join the Senior Leadership Team of a flourishing, large-scale organisation dedicated to community service and excellence. Supporting a multi-site workforce of over 2,000 colleagues across more than 30 locations, the organisation is committed to a “People First” culture where staff wellbeing and professional growth are top priorities.
As a critical senior leader, you will be instrumental in delivering the strategic people agenda, ensuring that inclusivity and high performance are at the heart of the organisation’s vision.
Key Accountabilities
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive People Strategy and the “People” strand of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) agenda.
- Growth & Integration: Provide expert HR leadership on due diligence and the smooth onboarding and integration of new regional sites.
- Operational Oversight: Lead the HR and payroll teams to deliver a fully integrated, high-quality service across the organisation.
- Change Management: Spearhead complex organisational change projects, including back-office transformation, TUPE transfers, and restructuring.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the lead for consultations with trade unions and represent the organisation within regional professional forums.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualifications: Full CIPD qualification and/or a formal management degree, coupled with evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience: Proven track record of HR leadership within a large, complex organisation; experience in the public sector or education is highly desirable.
- Expertise: Expert knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and managing complex employee relations.
- Attributes: A resilient leader with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence and coach at the Board and Senior Leadership level.
Benefits & Wellbeing
- Financial & Security: Competitive salary with annual increases, enhanced family leave, and access to prestigious defined benefits and pension schemes.
- Flexibility & Balance: A genuine commitment to work-life balance through hybrid working and dedicated “Wellbeing Days”.
- Growth & Support: Significant investment in continuous professional development (CPD) and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
- Perks: Cycle to Work scheme and various corporate lifestyle discounts and occupational health services.
This is a rare opportunity for a passionate HR professional to make a tangible difference in a purpose-driven environment. You will join a collaborative executive team during a period of sustainable growth, where your expertise will directly shape the colleague experience and organisational culture. If you are a motivated leader looking for a stretching yet incredibly rewarding role that balances strategic influence with operational impact, we would love to hear from you.
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