Global People Director

Global People Director

Location: South Oxfordshire, with hybrid working availableSalary: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

Reed HR are proud to be exclusively supporting our innovative client in their search for a Global People Director to join their mission-driven organisation.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will provide strategic leadership in driving a world-class people strategy, shaping a scalable, innovative, and high-performance HR infrastructure across this organisation’s global operations.

As the Global People Director you will:

• Develop and lead the implementation of a global people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and ELT on all people-related matters.
• Oversee HR operations and ensure compliance with global employment laws.
• Shape and maintain a high-performance, purpose-driven culture.
• Drive talent development and oversee learning and development programmes.
• Manage employee relations and lead change management initiatives.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.
• Develop and manage the global people budget in collaboration with the finance team.
• Contribute to ELT’s strategic discussions and keep leadership informed of HR developments.
• Engage in external benchmarking and continuous improvement within the HR field.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent CIPD qualification (Level 7 minimum).
• Extensive experience leading global HR functions in high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with senior leadership to shape organisational strategy.
• Expertise in change management and developing people-focused strategies.
• Experience managing teams across multiple countries with diverse employment laws.
• Strong command of HR systems and best practices for performance management and compliance.
• Proven track record of implementing HR technology solutions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic & Hands-On, able to balance high-level thinking with operational execution.
• Agility, adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Influential Leader, able to lead at all levels of the organisation.
• Collaborative, with excellent skills in working across diverse teams and cultures.
• High Standards, committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to a company with a global impact.
• Strategic leadership role with the ability to shape the organisation’s future.
• Competitive salary and benefits package to be discussed upon application
• Bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance
• Comprehensive benefits package to be discussed upon application

To be considered, please submit your application no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd October.