Human Resources Director

Henderson Brown is delighted to be supporting a leading international Consumer Goods manufacturer in the search for a strategic HR Director for the UK & Ireland, overseeing one of the organisation’s most operationally diverse and important regions.

Operating across diverse corporate functions and manufacturing environments, this role requires advanced capability in navigating a complex matrixed organisation to align the UKI business with global HR strategy and priorities.

As a key partner to UKI business leaders, site directors, and global HR, you will shape organisational effectiveness, elevate leadership capability, and ensure operational excellence across all employee populations.

• Define and deliver the UKI HR strategy aligned with global and EMEA priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, talent strategy, and change management.
• Drive a cohesive HR approach across corporate and production settings.

• Partner with General Managers, Commercial Leadership, and Manufacturing/Supply Chain teams to support commercial and operational performance.
• Lead transformation initiatives including restructuring, capability building, integration, and leadership development.
• Coach senior leaders to strengthen effectiveness and build a high-performance culture.

• Oversee HR operations across UK and Irish entities, ensuring compliance, risk management, and consistent HR processes.
• Ensure robust payroll, data management, performance cycles, C&B governance, and HR standards.
• Manage complex ER matters, including union and employee representative interactions.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to build strong pipelines for corporate and production roles.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Champion company values, leadership expectations, and DE&I commitments.
• Drive engagement strategies and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee HR for UKI production sites, ensuring effective labour planning, skills development, and engagement.
• Support site leaders on productivity, capability, H&S culture, and labour relations.
• Align regional practices with global Manufacturing/Supply Chain HR standards.

• Act as the HR escalation point for the UKI region.
• Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence to deploy global programs consistently.
• Manage HR budgets, compliance, people analytics, and regional KPIs.

• 10-15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in senior HR leadership within a complex, matrixed, multinational organisation.
• Strong ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting both corporate and manufacturing/industrial populations.
• Deep knowledge of UK/Ireland labour relations and HR compliance.
• Proven track record in transformation, change management, and organisational development.

Henderson Brown is a specialist recruitment partner within the Consumer Goods and FMCG sectors, supporting organisations across manufacturing, operations, supply chain, commercial, and HR.