MLC Partners

About the Company

We were set up to be different, stand out from the crowd and challenge the status quo of recruitment. These values drive our business and our consultants. Our team are specialists in their respective markets, entrepreneurial but collaborative, delivering an expert, professional service whilst wearing their heart on their sleeves. We are proud to be changing the perception of the industry and exceed expectations in everything we do.

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Company Name

MLC Partners

Job Title

Director of People

Job Description

**Job Title:** Director of People **Role Summary:** Senior leader responsible for developing and executing a modern, inclusive People Services & Products strategy to support organizational transformation, with focus on employee experience, risk management, and operational excellence. **Expactations:** - Influence executive decision‑making and board discussions on people matters. - Drive change initiatives and embed a positive culture across the organization. - Deliver measurable improvements in people processes, systems, and analytics. - Build and sustain high‑performance, values‑aligned teams. - Ensure compliance with evolving employment legislation and union relations. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define and implement People Services & Products strategy aligned with corporate transformation goals. - Partner with senior leaders to embed an inclusive employee experience and support change management. - Lead the transition from a business‑partner model to an integrated People Services & Products function. - Oversee end‑to‑end people processes: recruitment, onboarding, reward, and employee relations. - Manage operational improvements across systems, workflows, and data analytics. - Prepare and mitigate risks related to employment law changes and union engagement. - Use people analytics to inform strategy, measure impact, and drive decision‑making. - Build, coach, and develop a high‑performance, values‑driven people team. **Required Skills:** - Proven senior HR/People leadership with board/executive influence. - Experience across multiple functions: talent acquisition, rewards, employee relations, operations. - Deep understanding of employment law, risk management, and union engagement. - Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to use people data to shape strategy. - Demonstrated success in leading organizational change and transformation. - Inclusive, collaborative leadership style that inspires high‑performance teams. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. - Advanced HR/People certification (e.g., SHRM‑SP, HRCI SPHR, CIPD Senior Professional) preferred.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

30-09-2025