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HR Director
HR Director / People & HR Consultancy Opportunity
Commercial, dynamic, energetic, creative, curious, pragmatic, influential, inspiring, kind... do these words describe you? If yes, then this is an exciting chance to collaborate with like-minded People Puzzles community members.
About the Opportunity
Based in the West Midlands, this role supports clients across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas. You'll provide HR leadership and strategic guidance to SMEs and entrepreneurs, delivering experience-driven People strategies.
Are you a highly successful CPO, CHRO, HR Director, or Senior HR Consultant who enjoys:
- Unlocking business potential through people strategies that drive impact?
- Seeking a flexible alternative to corporate life?
- Sharing your passion for HR consultancy and business transformation?
- Building a trusted advisor relationship with board-level stakeholders?
- Thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with autonomous yet supportive team culture?
- Achieving a flexible work-life balance while balancing earnings with control over workload?
If so, this role could be for you.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of HR solutions including:
- Business & strategic HR planning
- Culture change & transformation
- Change management
- Leadership development
- Organisational design
- Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Learning & Development (L&D)
- Talent Management
- Full accountability for managing your portfolio of clients, ensuring first-class HR support across all levels.
- Partner with our Regional Director and marketing team to attract and retain new clients.
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Requirements
Core Skills & Experience
- Strategic HR leadership: Proven experience in shaping business strategy and execution on behalf of executive teams and boards.
- Business consultancy expertise: Ability to spot opportunities, influence at all levels, and deliver commercially viable solutions.
- Ideally: CIPD Level 7 (L7) qualified, with equivalent alternative in industry or academia.
- Strong interpersonal skills: A proven track record of leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder management.
- Medium-sized business credibility: Experience resonating with business owners and influencing directors.
- Technological competency: Open to adopting AI and emerging technologies, with a passion for efficiency-improving innovations.
- Commercial pragmatism: Balancing strategic vision with hands-on operational execution.
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Benefits & Culture
Key Offerings
✅ Network & Support:
- Join our team of 80 elite People Directors and a trusted, engaged network delivering impactful HR solutions.
- Leverage strategic national partnerships to enrich your capabilities.
✅ Continuous Growth:
- CPD (Continuous Professional Development) opportunities alongside curiosity-driven learning.
- Alignment with our five guiding values:
- Winning Together
- Bring the Energy
- Curiosity with Purpose
- Make an Impact
- Be Kind
✅ Sales & Business Development:
- Our Regional Directors assist with new business growth, with direct ties between reward and effort.
✅ Flexible & Impactful Work:
- Some remote work options, though most client engagements are onsite—suitable applicants should be within easy commuting distance of the West Midlands hub.
✅ Individual Assessment:
- Shortlisted candidates must complete a behavioural assessment and background/identity check.
Ready to join a dynamic environment where HR transforms businesses one strategy at a time? Apply now to be part of a leading fractional HR consultancy delivering results!
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