Human Resources Director- Contract 6 months / £500/d inside IR35

We are seeking a highly experienced HR Director to support the largest group of business lines in the UK. Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the UK COO, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function.

The successful candidate will shape and lead the people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability. This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence.

Your role As a strategic HR Director, you will be responsible for driving and championing both country and business-led initiatives. You will be responsible for:

Acting as a strategic HR partner on major client engagements, bids, and transitions. Coaching senior leaders and embed consistent talent standards. Navigating complex employee relations and industrial landscapes. Championing digital HR tools, automation, and AI for smarter service delivery. Leading strategic workforce planning and succession for critical roles. Driving culture, engagement, and DEI across hybrid, distributed teams. Using data and analytics to inform decisions and demonstrate impact.

Your skills and experience A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution. Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role within complex, matrixed organisations — ideally in IT services or consulting. Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders. Demonstrated success in driving change, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex employee relations landscapes. Deep expertise in talent management, workforce transformation, engagement, and culture-building. Experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees, with a focus on agility, scalability, and business impact. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business performance, cost drivers, and client outcomes. Proven ability to lead HR transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, digital enablement, and capability uplift. Skilled in leveraging people analytics and workforce data to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR value. Experience in managing HR governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across diverse business unit.