People Puzzles
HR Director
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HR Director
People Puzzles — Senior HR Director Opportunity
Do these words describe you? Commercial | Dynamic | Energetic | Creative | Curious | Pragmatic | Influential | Inspiring | Kind?
If they do, this could be your perfect fractional HR consultancy career move in the thriving West Midlands.
About the Role
We’re on the lookout for an exceptional CPO, CHRO, People/HR Director, or Senior HR Consultant—someone who wants to unlock potential, drive impactful people strategies, and collaborate with like-minded professionals.
The Opportunity
- Location: Base in the West Midlands (supporting clients across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas)
- Flexibility: Control your working hours while maintaining high earnings potential
- Fulfillment: Work with entrepreneurial leaders, build trust at board level, and deliver results that change lives
- Network: Join a supportive community of fractional HR Directors who collaborate, learn, and grow together
- Impact: Be the trusted advisor businesses turn to for HR and business strategy
Are You the Person?
You should thrive in this role if you:
- Can align People strategies with business goals and demonstrate a big-picture, commercial mindset
- Excel at leading strategic HR initiatives (e.g., Culture Change, Leadership Development, Organisational Design, D&I, Wellbeing, L&D, Talent Management, Business Transformation)
- Are pragmatic yet exuberant—happy to deep-dive into solutions while keeping the end goal commercially transparent
- Enjoy business development—supporting with new client attraction and collaborative Regional Director partnerships
- Love influencing stakeholder decisions with candour, energy, and strategic insight
- Can develop high-performing teams—mentoring and building strong relationships
- Connect effortlessly with SME owners and business leaders
- Embrace tech & innovation—quick learners, AI-savvy, and always optimising workflow
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Key Responsibilities
Core Delivery
- Lead strategic HR solutions, including:
- Business & strategic HR planning
- Culture change & business transformation
- Change management
- Leadership & executive coaching
- Organisational design & restructuring
- Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)
- Employee wellbeing strategies
- Learning & Development (L&D)
- Talent acquisition & management
- Have full accountability for your portfolio of clients, ensuring outstanding client service alignment with the wider People Puzzles team
Business Development & Client Engagement
- Collaborate with Regional Directors/Marketing to promote the business and attract new clients
- Leverage your network, persuasiveness, and testament of past success to grow your reach
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
✔ 3+ years as a CPO/CHRO, HR Director, or equivalent—preferably in SME-focused strategic roles ✔ CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) qualification ✔ Proven track record of influencing board decisions and spotting business opportunities ✔ Hands-on experience in retail, manufacturing, services, or startups (advantageous) ✔ Strong business consultancy mindset—triangulating HR and strategic outcomes ✔ Tech-savvy: AI tools, automated HR processes, and trend adoption
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The People Puzzles Difference
We’re an award-winning fractional HR consultancy with 1,000+ clients, 80+ trusted HR Directors, and a proven framework for business transformation.
Our Culture: Five Core Values
🔹 Winning Together – Sync effort with peers from day one. 🔹 Bring the Energy – Automation in culture isn’t optional; enthusiasm is your fuel. 🔹 Curiosity with Purpose – Stay hungry for growth with opportunities, support, and mentorship offered continuously. 🔹 Make an Impact – Your work should achieve real, lasting change, both outside and within. 🔹 Be Kind – Kindness defines how others see People Puzzles.
The Benefits
- Inspiring Community – Regular check-ins + shared knowledge, problem-solving
- Leading-Edge CPD – Access to recognisable industry learning
- Creative Development – Your ideas are heard and turned into revenue-driving strategies
- Flexible, Earn What You Do – Match earnings to your project hours and ambition
- Hybrid-Onsite First Approach – Most client engagements are on-site; quick commute to West Midlands required
How to Apply
If this brings spark, next:
- Complete a short application form
- Attend a behavioural assessment
- Pass a background & identity check
Note: Someстремя to role requires proximity to all client locations. Let’s talk—your future success start a no obligation chat.
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