HR Director

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time

Human Resources

Manager/Supervisor

UK HR Director

Location: Hybrid – Cardiff or Redhill (2–3 days per week onsite)
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum
Bonus: Performance‑based bonus of up to 20%

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded UK HR Director to lead and deliver the people strategy across the UK at IMG.

This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused leadership role, combining strategic influence with operational excellence. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to translate business objectives into practical, scalable people solutions—building leadership capability, supporting performance, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture.

Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you’ll have line management responsibility for an HR & Payroll Advisor and act as the senior HR lead for the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic HR Leadership

Develop and deliver a UK people strategy aligned to business priorities
Partner with senior leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, productivity, and workforce sustainability
Act as a trusted advisor on all people matters, balancing commercial outcomes with employee experience

Employee Relations & Employment Law

Lead UK employee relations activity, including complex cases, restructures, sickness management, and collective consultation
Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, and regulatory requirements
Manage relationships with external legal and employment advisors
Oversee all UK visa activity, including renewals and associated budgets

Talent, Performance & Capability

Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on recruitment, workforce planning, and internal mobility
Embed effective performance management, leadership development, and capability‑building frameworks
Support leaders in building high‑performing, accountable teams

HR Governance, Payroll & Rewards

Own HR data, reporting, and metrics, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Ensure strong governance across HR policies, processes, and decision‑making
Maintain and evolve UK HR policies, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance
Oversee and audit monthly payroll, driving continuous process improvement
Support annual P11D processing and other tax documentation
Advise the Global Compensation & Benefits Manager on locally competitive reward strategies

Culture, Engagement & Change

Lead engagement and wellbeing initiatives in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence
Champion IMG’s values, leadership standards, and cultural initiatives across the UK
Support organisational change and cultural transformation

Health, Safety & Office Management

Manage relationships with Occupational Health for employee referrals
Oversee facilities management across two UK offices, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑maintained workplaces
Manage relationships with landlords, building managers, and local suppliers

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
7–10 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic or HR business partner role in the UK
Deep expertise in UK employment law and employee relations
Proven experience supporting senior leaders through organisational change

Skills & Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
Confident, credible leader and coach
Commercial, pragmatic, and outcomes‑focused
Strong data literacy and digital agility
Expertise in talent management, organisational development, and conflict resolution
Passion for employee advocacy and inclusive culture

Why Join IMG?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact—shaping the UK people agenda, influencing senior leaders, and helping build a high‑performing, values‑driven organisation. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, meaningful bonus potential, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to operate at true leadership level within HR.

IMG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.

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