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HR Director
Fractional HR Director Opportunity – People Puzzles
Commercial, dynamic, energetic, creative, curious, pragmatic, influential, inspiring, kind? If these words describe you, this fantastic collaborative opportunity with HR Director superstars in the People Puzzles community could be perfect for you.
Where Will You Be Based?
Located in the West Midlands, working with clients in and around:
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Surrounding areas
Who Are You?
You are a highly successful CPO, CHRO, People/HR Director, or Senior HR Consultant whose passion is driving transformation through people strategies. You’re:
- Excited by the hustle of entrepreneurial leaders and thrive in their dynamic business environment
- Looking to escape corporate life and embrace a fractional, flexible approach
- Strong in technical HR expertise and equally adept at translating people strategies into business success
- Already flirted with consulting—or might be taking that leap
- A collaborator who values 'almighty trust' among peers
- Skilled at influencing board-level decisionsand stakeholder management
- A proven overdeliverer, delivering 'wow' in everything you do
Flexibility and good earnings potential are key for you—you want control over working days matched by business profitability.
Creation of innovative yet commercially viable solutions—living at the intersection of execution and inspiration—is your leadership form.
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We’re an award-winning fractional HR consultancy, marshalling 80+ of the UK’s most trusted recruiting minds, trusted by 1,000+ ambitious business leaders for strategic People solutions. Collaborate with a team of experts focused on:
- Business transformation
- Culture change
- Leadership development
- Organisational design
- D&I (Diversity & Inclusion)
- Wellbeing
- L&D (Learning & Development)
- Talent management
Main Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of HR strategies & initiatives—aligned to business growth
- Business and strategic HR planning
- Culture change and business transformation
- Change management
- Leadership development, organisational design, D&I, wellbeing, talent & learning
- Full accountability for managing your client portfolio, ensuring integral and seamless alignment with a first-class HR service across all deliverables.
- Partner with the Marketing and Regional teams to attract new opportunities.
Skills & Experience Required
✔ Proven experience partnering with Executive teams and shaping businesses’ trajectories through HR ✔ Consulting chops: the ability to influence at all levels and uncover hidden potential ✔ Ideally CIPD Level 7 (L7) qualified or equivalent – showing credibility and expertise ✔ Strong "people person" with extraordinary relationship-building abilities, effectively coaching and recruiting teams ✔ A trusted advisor mindset – considered credible and authentic by founders, SMEs, and Board members ✔ Tech-savvy with an appetite for innovation—embracing AI-centric tools to work smarter ✔ Commercial mindset – Fluorescent HR solutions don’t just operate like a "People Team"; they work as a business unit.
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Our Values
As a society, People Puzzles embodies this mindset: "Winning Together. Bring the Energy. Curiosity with Purpose. Make an Impact. Be Kind."
We foster a dynamic team culture where collaboration, regular learning, and imbibing energy into your work informs what you do every day.
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"It’s about honest conversations, acting, and ensuring our culture aligns to reflect the heart of who we are."
Access to Resources
Network & Partnerships
A supportive Community of People Directors ready to help, plus strategic national partnerships for shared value.
Continuous Professional Development
We support and encourage your growth via CPD offerings.
Work Style
“There's scope for remote client work,” although most engagements will be onsite, so being easily commutable to Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton is essential.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a behavioural assessment + background/identity check.
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