HR Director - Organisational Development & Leadership

The HR Director - Organisational Development & Leadership will lead and shape the strategic HR agenda, focusing on organisational development, leadership, and talent management within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role requires weekly presence in Solihull, a seasoned professional capable of driving impactful change and aligning HR strategies with business goals.

Client Details

Page Executive are delighted to partner with this high growth organisation to hire a Part Time HR Director. They are a privately owned international manufacturing group, supplying technically specialised products within high-temperature industrial organisations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

For over 30 years the company has built a reputation for technical reliability, trusted partnerships and entrepreneurial agility.

Today they are entering an important stage of evolution. The business is transitioning from a highly entrepreneurial structure towards a more aligned, leadership-driven organisation capable of scaling internationally, while maintaining the technical credibility and customer trust that underpin its success.

With plans to double the business in the next five years, strengthening leadership capability, organisational clarity and talent depth has become a strategic priority. The HR Director - Organisational Development & Leadership will play a central role in shaping this next chapter.

Description

This role combines strategic HR leadership with organisational diagnosis and leadership development.

The HR Director will act as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team, helping to design the organisational structure, leadership capability and cultural alignment required to support the next phase of growth.

• Develop and implement organisational development strategies to support business growth.
• Create and lead leadership development initiatives to build a strong and capable management team.
• Create and oversee talent management processes, including succession planning and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and industry standards.
• Develop and manage HR policies and practices to support a positive workplace culture.
• Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Support change management initiatives to drive organisational effectiveness.
• Management and development of a HR Administrator

Profile

To be successful in the role of HR Director - Organisational Development & Leadership:

• Proven expertise in organisational development and leadership within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Experience in an international role with a deep understanding of contractual and cultural nuances
• Experience working in founder-led or entrepreneurial organisations undergoing structural evolution
• Demonstrated capability in organisational design and leadership development
• Experience supporting dispersed international teams
• Strong diagnostic ability and organisational judgement
• Credibility with technically minded leadership populations
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation, and best practices.
• Experience in driving strategic HR initiatives and leading change management projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A professional HR qualification or equivalent experience.

Please note that due to the headcount of this organisation this is a strategic yet hands on role, you will be partnering the CEO as trusted counsel but will also need to be able to deliver on day to day operational activities with the support of an administrator.

The organisation are open to work pattern suggestions for this role with weekly site presence, monthly London presence and very occasional international travel.

Job Offer

• Competitive full time equivalent salary ranging plus benefits package fitting this level of hire

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected organisation in Solihull. If you have the required expertise and are ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.