Director, Human Resources

The role

The Director, Human Resources will serve as the primary architect of all people strategies, policies, and programs. You will lead a small HR team and partner with the VP of Human Resources to align workforce planning with the organization's mission.

What you will do

• Partner with the VP of Human Resources to develop and execute a shared services people strategy
• Drive organizational design and workforce planning across global offices
• Lead and develop a small HR team including an HR Manager and HR Coordinator
• Set objectives and performance expectations for direct reports
• Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive HR matters
• Serve as the primary contact for employee relations
• Champion a mission-rooted culture and run programs supporting wellbeing and resilience
• Collaborate with Talent Development leaders to manage a performance framework
• Identify learning needs and partner with managers on training and succession planning
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards Center of Excellence teams

Required qualifications

• Fluent in English
• Live and work in London, UK
• BA/BSc in Human Resources Management or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience operating as a strategic HR business partner to senior leadership in a complex, multi-site organization
• Experience with UK employment law
• Experience in designing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and culture initiatives
• Experience managing employee relations, including complex and sensitive cases

Nice to have

• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience with European and international employment frameworks

Before you apply

• Valid work permit for the UK or UK citizenship required

About the company

Alliance Defending Freedom is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.