UK HR Director
Location: Hybrid – Cardiff or Redhill (2–3 days per week in office)
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum
Bonus: Performance‑based bonus of up to 20%
About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded UK HR Director to lead and deliver the people strategy across the UK at IMG. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused leadership role, combining strategic influence with operational excellence. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to translate business objectives into practical, scalable people solutions—building leadership capability, supporting performance, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you’ll have line management responsibility for an HR & Payroll Advisor and act as the senior HR lead for the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and deliver a UK people strategy aligned to business priorities
- Partner with senior leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, productivity, and workforce sustainability
- Act as a trusted advisor on all people matters, balancing commercial outcomes with employee experience
Employee Relations & Employment Law
- Lead UK employee relations activity, including complex cases, restructures, sickness management, and collective consultation
- Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, and regulatory requirements
- Manage relationships with external legal and employment advisors
- Oversee all UK visa activity, including renewals and associated budgets
Talent, Performance & Capability
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on recruitment, workforce planning, and internal mobility
- Embed effective performance management, leadership development, and capability‑building frameworks
- Support leaders in building high‑performing, accountable teams
HR Governance, Payroll & Rewards
- Own HR data, reporting, and metrics, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Ensure strong governance across HR policies, processes, and decision‑making
- Maintain and evolve UK HR policies, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance
- Oversee and audit monthly payroll, driving continuous process improvement
- Support annual P11D processing and other tax documentation
- Advise the Global Compensation & Benefits Manager on locally competitive reward strategies
Culture, Engagement & Change
- Lead engagement and wellbeing initiatives in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence
- Champion IMG’s values, leadership standards, and cultural initiatives across the UK
- Support organisational change and cultural transformation
Health, Safety & Office Management
- Manage relationships with Occupational Health for employee referrals
- Oversee facilities management across two UK offices, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑maintained workplaces
- Manage relationships with landlords, building managers, and local suppliers
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- 7–10 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic or HR business partner role in the UK
- Deep expertise in UK employment law and employee relations
- Proven experience supporting senior leaders through organisational change
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
- Confident, credible leader and coach
- Commercial, pragmatic, and outcomes‑focused
- Strong data literacy and digital agility
- Expertise in talent management, organisational development, and conflict resolution
- Passion for employee advocacy and inclusive culture
Why Join IMG?
This is an opportunity to make a real impact—shaping the UK people agenda, influencing senior leaders, and helping build a high‑performing, values‑driven organisation. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, meaningful bonus potential, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to operate at true leadership level within HR.
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Location: Hybrid – Cardiff or Redhill (2–3 days per week in office)
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum
Bonus: Performance‑based bonus of up to 20%
About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded UK HR Director to lead and deliver the people strategy across the UK at IMG. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused leadership role, combining strategic influence with operational excellence. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to translate business objectives into practical, scalable people solutions—building leadership capability, supporting performance, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you’ll have line management responsibility for an HR & Payroll Advisor and act as the senior HR lead for the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and deliver a UK people strategy aligned to business priorities
- Partner with senior leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, productivity, and workforce sustainability
- Act as a trusted advisor on all people matters, balancing commercial outcomes with employee experience
Employee Relations & Employment Law
- Lead UK employee relations activity, including complex cases, restructures, sickness management, and collective consultation
- Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, and regulatory requirements
- Manage relationships with external legal and employment advisors
- Oversee all UK visa activity, including renewals and associated budgets
Talent, Performance & Capability
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on recruitment, workforce planning, and internal mobility
- Embed effective performance management, leadership development, and capability‑building frameworks
- Support leaders in building high‑performing, accountable teams
HR Governance, Payroll & Rewards
- Own HR data, reporting, and metrics, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Ensure strong governance across HR policies, processes, and decision‑making
- Maintain and evolve UK HR policies, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance
- Oversee and audit monthly payroll, driving continuous process improvement
- Support annual P11D processing and other tax documentation
- Advise the Global Compensation & Benefits Manager on locally competitive reward strategies
Culture, Engagement & Change
- Lead engagement and wellbeing initiatives in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence
- Champion IMG’s values, leadership standards, and cultural initiatives across the UK
- Support organisational change and cultural transformation
Health, Safety & Office Management
- Manage relationships with Occupational Health for employee referrals
- Oversee facilities management across two UK offices, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑maintained workplaces
- Manage relationships with landlords, building managers, and local suppliers
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- 7–10 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic or HR business partner role in the UK
- Deep expertise in UK employment law and employee relations
- Proven experience supporting senior leaders through organisational change
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
- Confident, credible leader and coach
- Commercial, pragmatic, and outcomes‑focused
- Strong data literacy and digital agility
- Expertise in talent management, organisational development, and conflict resolution
- Passion for employee advocacy and inclusive culture
Why Join IMG?
This is an opportunity to make a real impact—shaping the UK people agenda, influencing senior leaders, and helping build a high‑performing, values‑driven organisation. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, meaningful bonus potential, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to operate at true leadership level within HR.
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