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Director, HR UK & Ireland
Director, HR UK & Ireland-March 2024
Nottingham
Mar 31, 2026
About Director, HR UK & Ireland

  VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional HR Director to join our HR team based either in London or Nottingham UK.

  *Let’s talk about the role!     *

  As an HR Director, you will be responsible for supervising HR Operations, payroll activities, and business partnering for the entire Market across channels (Retail, Wholesale, Customer Service, Credit, and Distribution Centers).

  Working in conjunction with the Brand and functions HR Business Partners, this role will support the organization on Employee Relations management and will ensure local relevance for all European policies whilst maintaining local compliance for payroll, labour law, social contribution, benefits, and insurance.

  As a people manager, you will work according to our leadership expectations (Inspire, Connect, and Include) and will ensure a high-performing organization within the countries and HR functions.

  Daily, as an HR Director, you will:

  Support HR Business Partners on their population: Retail DC, CS, Credit, Wholesale

  Work with the Functional and Commercial leaders in the market and with the Regional Retail Leaders to ensure a proper understanding of their needs and how HR can support

  Ensure implementation and adherence to HR Policies & Procedures. Proactively propose new policies or improvements of the current ones

  Guiding Employee Relations ensuring compliance with employment-related laws and regulations. When needed providing guidance on performance management and coaching to the Line Managers

  Ensure proper management of all Ethic Cases in line with local legislation and internal Ethic and Compliance guidelines

  Work together with Talent Acquisition to ensure local hiring needs are managed swiftly and participate in the recruiting process for business-critical roles

  Ensure all Performance Management processes are followed, providing feedback to Talent Development on communication, timelines and support when needed

  Develop, propose and implement training plans for the countries assigned aligning with Talent Development and assigned budget

  Ensure all HR systems are managed accurately, collaborating with HR IS on all the clean-up campaigns and in ensuring Workday is updated promptly

  Ensure seamless communication with EMEA HQ and within the wider People Services Organization

  Manage the relationship with the payroll providers, ensure the right partnership with them, and work towards efficiencies development

  Be responsible for the compensation plan for the area assigned: working together with Total Rewards and with the line manager ensuring fair remuneration and proposing actions to improve the position of VF as Employer of Choice. Collaborate with Total Rewards on Minimum Wage Increase, Benefit revision, and Gender Pay gap reporting, respecting our Global processes

  Support Global HR initiatives when needed e.g. Engagement Survey.

  Skills for Success

  The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

  Relevant and significant experience in HR, including ER, Recruiting, Training, Administration

  Knowledge of Retail is a mandatory

  Experience in the UK is a mandatory

  International Experience will be considered a plus, as well as previous experience in Distribution Centers/ production sites

  Fluent English is mandatory, additional European Languages are a plus

  Willingness to travel 20% of the time

  What’s in it For You

  We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

  A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us

  An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, and lifestyles love working together

  Be part of an iconic lifestyle multi-brand, multi countries organization

  On-site gym offering health and well-being initiatives (depending on location)

  50% discount on all VF brands

  Break-out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

  Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

  As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

  As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

  If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

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  VF Diversity Vision StatementVF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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