Fractional People Director

Build a portfolio career. Transform businesses. Join an award-winning community. Are you an experienced HR Director, People Director, CPO, CHRO or Senior HR Consultant looking for greater flexibility, autonomy and impact? People Puzzles is looking for an exceptional People Director to join our established West Midlands team, supporting ambitious business leaders across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. This is an opportunity to step away from the constraints of corporate life and build a rewarding portfolio career, helping business owners solve their most important people and organisational challenges while enjoying the support of an established national brand and a collaborative network of trusted experts. Our clients range from growing mid-sized businesses to larger, established organisations seeking experienced People leadership to support growth, transformation and organisational performance. Whether you're already operating as a consultant, exploring a portfolio career, or ready to take the next step away from corporate life, we would love to hear from you. Why Join People Puzzles? Build a Successful Portfolio Career With the Support of an Established Network Many experienced HR leaders are drawn to consulting and fractional working but are unsure about making the move from corporate life. At People Puzzles, you'll enjoy the flexibility and variety of a portfolio career while benefiting from the support, opportunities and collaboration that come from being part of an award-winning team. Requirements This Could Be Right For You If... You are: ✅ An experienced HR Director, People Director, CHRO, CPO or Senior HR Consultant ✅ Commercially minded and confident operating at Board level ✅ Passionate about helping business leaders unlock business performance through their people ✅ Looking for more flexibility, autonomy and control over your working life ✅ Curious, pragmatic and action-oriented ✅ Comfortable building trusted client relationships and influencing senior stakeholders ✅ Excited by the opportunity to develop your own portfolio while being part of a supportive community ✅ Someone who enjoys collaborating with like-minded professionals and sharing ideas, challenges and successes ✅ Comfortable using technology and AI to improve business performance, people outcomes and decision-making What You'll Be Doing and the Experience You'll Bring As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll help organisations navigate growth, transformation and complex people challenges. You'll bring a proven track record of delivering similar outcomes and be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. You'll have experience of: Developing and executing people strategies that support business growth and organisational performance Partnering with Boards, Executive Teams and senior stakeholders to shape business direction Leading organisational change, transformation and culture…