Global HR Ops & Governance Director

Overview

In this global HR leadership role, you will shape and deliver an integrated HR operations strategy for a large, multi‑country organisation. You’ll lead HR Operations, Systems & Analytics, Governance & Compliance, Global Mobility and Reward, partnering with senior leaders to drive standardisation, digitalisation and data‑driven decision making. Your impact spans Europe, the Americas and Asia as you uplift service delivery, risk management and employee experience. This is a strategic, hands‑on role that combines transformation with operational excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• base salary up to 139,000
• 30% bonus
• benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Operations, Systems & Analytics, Governance & Compliance, Global Mobility and Reward
• Provide functional leadership to regional HR teams
• Drive standardisation, digitalisation and continuous improvement across regions
• Partner with senior business leaders to deliver the global HR agenda
• Provide strategic oversight, operational excellence and data‑driven insights
• Ensure governance, risk management and compliant, efficient service delivery

Key requirements

• Proven track record leading large‑scale HR operations in complex multinational/matrix organisations
• Deep expertise in HR service delivery, governance, compliance, people systems and transformation
• Ability to lead geographically dispersed HR teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience in an industrial/engineering or manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Exposure to significant organisational transformation programmes

• Strategic but hands‑on leadership
• Stakeholder influence at senior levels
• Data‑driven decision making
• HR systems and analytics
• Governance and compliance
• Global mobility

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