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Your complete guide to the HR Director Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the HR Director
The HR Director leads the overall people strategy, guiding the organisation through workforce planning, cultural initiatives, and HR governance. This role partners with senior executives to drive business results through people.
HR Director's duties and responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Executive Partnership:
Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, structure, and performance.
• Culture & Engagement:
Foster a high-performance culture and drive engagement initiatives.
• Compliance & Risk:
Ensure HR policies align with legal and ethical standards.
• Team Oversight:
Lead the HR team and drive continuous improvement across functions.
Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Executive Partnership:
Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, structure, and performance.
• Culture & Engagement:
Foster a high-performance culture and drive engagement initiatives.
• Compliance & Risk:
Ensure HR policies align with legal and ethical standards.
• Team Oversight:
Lead the HR team and drive continuous improvement across functions.
Requirements and qualifications for a HR Director
• 10+ years’ experience in HR leadership roles
• Proven track record in strategic HR and business partnership
• Strong leadership and organisational development expertise
• Thorough understanding of employment law and compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record in strategic HR and business partnership
• Strong leadership and organisational development expertise
• Thorough understanding of employment law and compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Human Resources Market Update
HR professionals continue to navigate evolving workplace expectations, with employee experience remaining a key priority. Flexibility, work-life balance, and leadership style are top considerations for job seekers, reinforcing the need for organisations to offer compelling benefits and development opportunities. In 2025, 73% of HR leaders prioritise enhancing employee experience, while 67% focus on leadership development and 54% on learning and development. AI is beginning to reshape HR functions, particularly in talent acquisition (25%) and learning and development (19%), though nearly half (46%) report no significant impact yet.
Recruitment challenges persist. While 63% adjust salaries to fill existing roles, counteroffers have declined, with 57% opting not to make them. Staff turnover has stabilised for most organisations, with 40% reporting no change and 32% noting some improvement.
The focus on employee wellbeing is evident, with 81% of organisations offering Employee Assistance Programs and 45% providing health care subsidies. Work flexibility remains widespread, with 78% allowing flexible hours and 69% offering remote work options. As HR leaders refine attraction and retention strategies, investment in leadership, training, and AI integration will be critical to long-term workforce success.
Recruitment challenges persist. While 63% adjust salaries to fill existing roles, counteroffers have declined, with 57% opting not to make them. Staff turnover has stabilised for most organisations, with 40% reporting no change and 32% noting some improvement.
The focus on employee wellbeing is evident, with 81% of organisations offering Employee Assistance Programs and 45% providing health care subsidies. Work flexibility remains widespread, with 78% allowing flexible hours and 69% offering remote work options. As HR leaders refine attraction and retention strategies, investment in leadership, training, and AI integration will be critical to long-term workforce success.
