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Senior HR Director

Posted 4 days 18 hours ago by Jobtailor

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Berkshire, Reading, United Kingdom, RG317

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as primary HR Business Partner to Global BU leadership team members advising on organization design, workforce planning, talent, and culture
Align HR strategy with global business priorities in partnership with the GCD Global HR Lead
Use HR analytics and workforce insights to support data driven decisions
Collaborate with global HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Leadership & Talent Development, HR Ops) to deploy scalable HR solutions
Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement
Lead reorganizations, M&A integrations, and workforce transitions
Ensure adherence to local labor legislation while aligning with global standards
Support leaders through change with clear communication and people first execution
Oversee implementation of HR policies, compliance programs, and audit readiness
Ensure timely HR reporting and insights to senior management
Contribute to HR budgeting and identify opportunities to streamline HR processes
Operate as a trusted advisor with strong influencing capability in a global, matrixed organization
Collaborate with HR peers across R&D Solutions to ensure alignment of priorities and execution

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred
CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR certification
10+ years of HR generalist/specialist experience supporting senior leadership in complex, matrixed global organizations
Preferred background in life sciences, CRO, technology, or consulting environments
Expertise in organization design, leadership development, talent management, and engagement
Demonstrated success leading change initiatives (reorgs, integrations, scaling transitions)
Strong knowledge of European labor legislation and multi country HR environments
Exceptional judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills