Human Resource Director

About Ambience Care Ltd

Ambience Care Ltd is one of the UK’s foremost recruitment consultancies, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions across numerous sectors, with a special emphasis on healthcare and social care provision. We partner closely with our clients—ranging from care homes and private residences to industrial services—delivering tailored workforce services that support long-term success. Our approach is proactive and collaborative: we listen, understand, and deliver on our commitments with clarity and efficiency.

We maintain the highest industry standards, underpinned by full compliance with current legislation and proud membership of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), demonstrating our dedication to professional excellence and ethical practice.

With a reputation built on reliability and quality, Ambience Care has established itself as a trusted, one-stop solution for clients seeking high-calibre candidates who fit both the specific needs and culture of their organisations.

Role Overview

The HR Director will be responsible for shaping and executing the organisation’s HR and people strategy. This role spans the full breadth of human resources management, including workforce planning, recruitment, employee and industrial relations, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, and compliance with employment law.

The postholder will act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment between business goals and workforce capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies that support the organisation’s mission and objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee employee and industrial relations, ensuring best practice and legal compliance.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across all levels of the organisation.
• Direct learning and development (L&D) frameworks to foster staff growth and career progression.
• Lead organisational development and cultural change initiatives.
• Design and monitor compensation, benefits, and reward structures.
• Ensure all HR practices comply with UK employment law and SOC 1136 compliance standards.
• Advise senior management and the Board on HR trends, risks, and strategic direction.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the HR team to deliver operational excellence.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Significant senior-level HR leadership experience (Director level or equivalent).
• Proven experience in employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and industrial relations.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing HR strategies that drive business performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience leading DEI initiatives and embedding inclusive workplace practices.
• Exposure to international HR management and cross-border workforce planning.
• Familiarity with HR digital systems and data-driven decision-making.