HR Director

Job Description

HR Director | Luminance

The Tone:
This is a senior, hands-on role at Luminance, located in London. Luminance is a growing global company. This HR Director will play a key role in supporting our people and fostering a high-performing workplace. The position is for someone who wants to build and shape how Luminance hires, develops, and looks after people across multiple countries. This role works closely with senior management and employees on critical aspects of growth, ensuring the right people are brought in and retained, and that company policies and culture adapt effectively.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, London, United Kingdom

• Team: Leads HR coordinators in London and New York; partners with Legal, Finance, and other senior management.
• Mission: Guide people strategy to support company growth, ensuring the right talent is acquired and retained, and that HR practices align with a fast-moving organization.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lifecycle Management: Support the complete employee lifecycle, encompassing recruitment and onboarding, as well as ongoing performance management and career development for employees.
• Guidance and Compliance: Partner with managers and other teams, such as Legal, to provide comprehensive HR guidance, establish clear policies, ensure best practices across all teams, and maintain compliance with UK employment law.
• Employee Relations: Manage all employee relations matters, offering expert advice and developing effective resolution strategies to support a harmonious workplace.
• HR Operations: Oversee essential HR administration, including accurate maintenance of employee records and efficient management of benefits programs in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Directly manage and support the HR coordinators located in London and New York, fostering their professional growth and ensuring operational excellence.
• Strategic Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for improving HR processes, directly supporting business growth, enhancing employee engagement, and evolving the company culture.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a 2.1 or higher in a relevant field, combined with a career focus in Human Resources.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in an HR leadership role, ideally within a fast-growing company. Demonstrated knowledge of UK employment law and current HR best practices, including experience with non-UK employment law and working with Employers of Record.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of fostering strong relationships across all organizational levels. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven effectiveness in managing multiple priorities. A proactive and problem-solving approach to challenges.
• Bonus: Existing knowledge of US and Canadian employment practices; a commitment to developing expertise in relevant international employment regimes.