Director of Human Resources Job at City of London Full Time

Insight Global are seeking a Director of Human Resources for a leading global fashion and lifestyle organisation. Please note, this position requires 5 days onsite in London.

The Director of Human Resources will lead people operations across key European hubs, acting as the senior HR leader for the EMEA region. You will partner closely with executive leadership to design and implement a people strategy aligned with global business objectives, while ensuring alignment with local labour laws, regulations, and cultural nuances. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution across talent management, employee relations, organisational design, and compliance.

What’s on Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, and life assurance
• Employee discounts across a portfolio of recognised brands
• A dynamic, collaborative, and international working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with EMEA business goals
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organisational effectiveness and talent strategy
• Lead organisational design initiatives to support scalability and collaboration across regions
• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract top talent in competitive European markets
• Implement and manage performance frameworks to drive engagement and accountability
• Lead succession planning and talent development initiatives
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance workplace culture
• Handle complex employee relations matters with a compliant and fair approach
• Drive employee engagement initiatives across corporate and operational teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations across regions
• Partner with global teams on compensation and benefits programmes
• Oversee payroll and HR operations while ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance

Must-Have Requirements Include:

• Strong background in human resources within a leadership capacity
• Experience managing HR functions across multiple countries (e.g. UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands)
• Industry experience within fashion, retail, or consumer goods
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• HR certification such as CIPD (Level 7 or Chartered) or SHRM
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders and executive leadership

Plusses Include:

• Experience operating within a multinational, matrix organisation
• Strong knowledge of European labour laws and cross-border HR practices
• Track record of building high-performing HR functions in growing organisations