Global People Director
Location: South Oxfordshire, with hybrid working available
Salary: Competitive, to be discussed upon application
Reed HR are proud to be exclusively supporting our innovative client in their search for a Global People Director to join their mission-driven organisation.
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will provide strategic leadership in driving a world-class people strategy, shaping a scalable, innovative, and high-performance HR infrastructure across this organisation's global operations.
As the Global People Director you will:
- Develop and lead the implementation of a global people strategy aligned with business goals.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and ELT on all people-related matters.
- Oversee HR operations and ensure compliance with global employment laws.
- Shape and maintain a high-performance, purpose-driven culture.
- Drive talent development and oversee learning and development programmes.
- Manage employee relations and lead change management initiatives.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.
- Develop and manage the global people budget in collaboration with the finance team.
- Contribute to ELT's strategic discussions and keep leadership informed of HR developments.
- Engage in external benchmarking and continuous improvement within the HR field.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Master's degree in HR or related field, or equivalent CIPD qualification (Level 7 minimum).
- Extensive experience leading global HR functions in high-growth environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with senior leadership to shape organisational strategy.
- Expertise in change management and developing people-focused strategies.
- Experience managing teams across multiple countries with diverse employment laws.
- Strong command of HR systems and best practices for performance management and compliance.
- Proven track record of implementing HR technology solutions.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strategic & Hands-On, able to balance high-level thinking with operational execution.
- Agility, adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Influential Leader, able to lead at all levels of the organisation.
- Collaborative, with excellent skills in working across diverse teams and cultures.
- High Standards, committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to a company with a global impact.
- Strategic leadership role with the ability to shape the organisation's future.
- Competitive salary and benefits package to be discussed upon application
- Bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance
- Comprehensive benefits package to be discussed upon application
To be considered, please submit your application no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd October.