Human Resources Director - Clive Owen LLPLocation: North East of England The Business:Clive Owen LLP isn’t just another accountancy firm. Established in 1983, what started as a two-person operation has transformed into a thriving business with 150+ colleagues, led by 13 partners, across five offices in Darlington, Durham, York, Middlesbrough, and Newcastle. They’re not just surviving – they’re growing, evolving, and pushing boundaries in their sector. They’re now looking for a Human Resources Director who thrives on shaping the future of a business through strategic, people-focused leadership. This is a pivotal role in an expanding firm that blends strong foundations with exciting ambitions. The Opportunity:In this high-impact role, you will drive the people strategy to match the pace of growth. The firm's next phase of evolution demands an HR Director with a clear vision for how strategy, compliance, and people development intersect. This isn’t about just ticking boxes – this is about playing a key part in the firm’s success by ensuring that their people are aligned, engaged, and legally protected. You’ll build a strategic HR roadmap that fosters growth, attracts top talent, and ensures compliance at every step. You'll collaborate closely with the Partners and senior leadership to design and implement HR strategies that will future-proof the business. What You’ll Do:

Strategic Influence: Design and implement a forward-thinking HR strategy that directly supports Clive Owen LLP’s growth objectives and enhances overall business performance.
Compliance Mastery: Lead the charge in ensuring that the firm is fully compliant with employment law and regulations. You’ll stay ahead of changes, manage risk, and advise senior leaders on the latest developments.
Talent and Growth: Own talent acquisition, retention, and development strategies that attract, nurture, and retain top talent. This is about helping the firm stay ahead of the curve by ensuring they have the right people in the right roles at the right time.
Culture Champion: You’ll be responsible for driving a culture of inclusion, high performance, and innovation. You’ll champion employee wellbeing and foster a supportive, collaborative environment across the firm’s five locations.
Leadership Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing clear, actionable insights on all people-related matters. You’ll collaborate to refine strategic direction, define succession plans, and build the leadership capabilities of tomorrow.

What You’ll Bring:

Extensive experience in senior HR roles, ideally within a fast-growing professional services firm.
A track record of shaping HR strategies that balance compliance, business growth, and people development.
In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and best HR practices.
Strong leadership and communication skills – you’ll need to influence, inspire, and drive change at all levels of the business.
An innate ability to think strategically and act operationally – this is a hands-on, high-impact role.
CIPD qualification.

Why Clive Owen LLP?Clive Owen LLP isn’t just offering a job – they’re offering a platform for growth. You’ll be at the heart of a forward-thinking, highly respected business, with plenty of opportunity to influence, innovate, and shape the future. The firm’s culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence – and this role plays a key part in maintaining and enhancing that ethos. If you're ready to make a real difference, lead from the front, and help Clive Owen LLP scale its next chapter, then I want to hear from you.All third party CVs send directly to Clive Owen LLP will be forwarded onto our retained agent Broster Buchanan for consideration.

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