Job Title: Local HR Director UK
Location: Warrington or Birmingham, UK
Shape the people agenda behind business transformation in the UK.
As our Local HR Director UK, you’ll lead the HR function across 3 legal entities and ~500 employees, managing a team of 3 HR professionals. Reporting to the HR Director Europe, you’ll partner with senior leaders and regional and global HR teams to connect business priorities with effective people solutions and make a meaningful impact on people and the business. You will drive key initiatives in talent development, organizational design, change and employee relations – all while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
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Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with current and future business priorities,
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Lead and develop the local HR team, working closely with regional and global HR colleagues to deliver effective, globally aligned HR services and translate international priorities into practical local solutions,
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Oversee all HR functions: talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, workforce planning, talent management,
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Support organizational transformation, restructuring and M&A-related HR activities,
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Provide strategic guidance on complex people matters while ensuring compliance with UK employment law,
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Use people insights and HR data to support decision-making and continuously improve HR practices.
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10+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role,
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CIPD Level 7 Diploma or equivalent,
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Strong expertise in UK labor law and employment practices,
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Proven track record of leading complex HR topics, such as M&A, restructuring, and organizational change taking account of UK TUPE legislation requirements,
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Experience working in an international, multiple entity and matrix-based environment, with strong skills in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management,
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Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, combined with a strategic mindset and a hands-on, solution-oriented approach,
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Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and occasionally across Europe.
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bring clarity and confidence to complex situations,
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lead with empathy, integrity and sound judgment,
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are comfortable navigating change and helping others move forward,
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value collaboration and believe the best solutions are built together.
Join an international organization with 28,000+ employees worldwide, where expertise, responsibility and collaboration come together to create real impact. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to regional and global initiatives and help build an environment where people and business can grow together.
If you are looking for a role where you can combine strategic influence, leadership responsibility and meaningful people impact in an international environment, we would like to hear from you.
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- Positive working atmosphere: Isn't it tempting to work for an established, significant company with a rich heritage? Here's the even better news: we also want the work to be fun!
- Bonus programmes: We believe in rewarding performance by recognising success. Let's talk about the details of our bonus programmes in a personal meeting.
- Remote working: Commuting is a time and mood killer, especially during rush hour. We offer remote work and welcome you to join our team regardless of your current location!
- Flexible working hours: Balancing your private and professional life is not always easy: family matters, personal needs, transport or simply your own energy cycle - our flexible working hours support you in this!
- Experienced and international teams: We welcome new talent, but are also proud of our many long-standing colleagues. Let your personal experience come together with our multicultural TÜV Rheinland experience to achieve something together!
- Insurance packages and health care: We are proud to save lives with our work. The physical and mental well-being of our employees is just as important to us! We would be happy to inform you about our insurance and health packages in a personal meeting
- Employee training and development: We live ‘Just right’ as the core of our corporate DNA. Constantly growing together and learning from each other is therefore a matter of course for us!
Behind every successful test, certification, and inspection stands a strong team in our support functions. Whether it’s HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, Controlling, Procurement, Facility Management, our Shared Service Centers, QHSE, Legal, Corporate Development, or Corporate Communications—they all play a role in ensuring that our operational units around the world can deliver top performance.
Equal opportunities are particularly important to us at TÜV Rheinland. We are committed to breaking down barriers and creating an inclusive working environment characterised by respect, diversity and genuine participation. We therefore particularly welcome applications from people with severe disabilities.
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