People Puzzles
HR Director
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Human Resources (People Director) – Fractional Consultant Opportunity
Join and Collaborate Amongst Like-Minded HR Directors
If you identify with words like commercial, dynamic, energetic, creative, curious, pragmatic, influential, inspiring, or kind, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the People Puzzles community—a network of top-tier HR professionals.
Where You’ll Work
Located in the West Midlands, supporting clients across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton (Wolverhampton), and surrounding areas.
About the Role
You are:
- A highly successful CPO, CHRO, People/HR Director, or Senior HR Consultant
- Passionate about helping businesses unlock their potential while driving impactful HR solutions that change lives
- Eager to break away from corporate life and enjoy working with SMEs and entrepreneurial leaders
- Skilled at balancing technical HR expertise with an intuitive grasp of business strategy, seamlessly integrating People strategies with business objectives
- Open to a more flexible working arrangement, where earning potential aligns directly with the number of days worked
- Thrilled by collaborative environments that empower like-minded HR directors to support one another and business owners/boards
- Confident in influencing at board level, acting as trusted advisors with strong stakeholder management skills
- Poised to exceed expectations and consistently 'wow' both clients and colleagues
Your Impact
As a Fractional HR Director, you’ll be the catalyst for action, delivering innovative, commercially viable HR solutions that drive:
- Business and strategic HR planning
- Culture change and leadership development
- Change management & organisational design
- Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)
- Wellbeing and Talent Management
- Learning & Development (L&D)
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You’ll lead a portfolio of clients, work closely with the Regional Director and marketing team to attract new business, and strive to elevate People Puzzles’ reputation as trusted HR advisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored HR solutions aligned with client needs, from strategic high-level advice to hands-on implementation.
- ** Forge strong partnerships** with boards, business owners, and teams to embed HR as a driver of growth.
- Grow a consultancy philosophy: "Come as an HR expert, leave as a trusted business coach".
- Embrace flexibility: Manage client work with customizable hours, balancing on-site client time with internal team support.
- Collaborate with a dynamic team: Bring energy, ideas, and shared commitment to a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements
Core Skills & Experience
✔ Proven success in partnering with senior executives and shaping HR strategy at board level. ✔ Exceptional business consultancy skills: Enabling you to spot opportunities, influence decisions, and add commercial value to HR initiatives. ✔ CIPD (L7) or equivalent qualification is desirable but not mandatory. ✔ A "people person" with natural leadership ability, excelling at team development, relationship-building, and influence. ✔ Engaging with medium-sized businesses: Credibility in guiding entrepreneurs and owners with data-driven solutions. ✔ Tech-savvy with an enthusiasm for growth: Comfortable adopting AI tools, innovative workflows, and modern HR platforms. ✔ Commercial mindset: Thinking like a business leader who happens to do HR, capable of seeing the big picture and translating strategy into action.
✔ Pragmatic, versatile approach: Willing to adapt, roll up your sleeves, and "get stuck in" when needed—while maintaining big-picture vision.
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Personal Attributes
- Confident and influential – comfortable advocating HR’s role in driving business outcomes.
- Proactive and solution-oriented – turning insight into impact.
- Curious yet practical – always learning, yet driven by tangible results.
- Passionate about culture – committed to authentic, inclusive leadership that resonates through an organisation.
Why Join People Puzzles?
We live by "Team"—our collective mission evolves through collaboration, curiosity, and making an impact.
Core Benefits
- A Supportive Community
- Gain access to 80+ People Directors and strategic national partners providing Winning Together support.
- Empowerment & Growth
- CPD opportunities Drive continuous professional development in a culture that fosters lifelong learning.
- Resources: Cutting-edge materials to enhance your consultancy toolkit.
- Flexible Working & Responsibility
- Earn by how many days you commit—great for balancing flexibility and exceptional earnings.
- Mindset & Culture
- Our five core values—[Winning Together, Bring the Energy, Curiosity with Purpose, Make an Impact, Be Kind]—shape how we operate.
- Intrapreneurial drive: A pride in running your own business for clients, under the security of a trusted, established consultancy.
Location Flexibility
- While onsite client work is required in Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton areas, there is some scope for remote hygiene cases.
Note: Shortlisted candidates will undergo behavioural assessments and background/identity verification.
Sounds like your next great challenge? Join us to commit less time, earn more, and create impactful HR solutions—your way!
Apply now and let’s unlock your potential together!
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