People Puzzles Ltd

Commercial, dynamic, energetic, creative, curious, pragmatic, influential, inspiring, kind. do these words describe you? If yes, then this is a fantastic opportunity to join and collaborate with like-minded HR Director superstars in the People Puzzles Fractional community. Where? Our Scotland team is now looking to add some more team members to join us to service clients across Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Who are you? A highly successful CPO/People/HR Director that loves to help businesses unlock their potential and drive through people solutions that change lives. You might be looking for an alternative to corporate life and are excited to work with SME businesses/entrepreneurial leaders on a fractional basis? Yes, you are technically (HR) astute, but notably you understand business and feel completely at home building and executing a business strategy to flow through to a People strategy. You may want more control over your working life? Perhaps you have dipped your toe into the consulting world and now you are looking to take the plunge? You love to collaborate and you are looking to join a network of like-minded, commercial People Directors who are there to support each other and ultimately SME business owners. You enjoy building trusting relationships across all levels and are comfortable influencing at board level. You like your 'trusted advisor/professional friend' status and have excellent stakeholder management skills. You are seeking to have a more flexible work-life balance with good earnings potential. You want to control how many days you work (with the earnings potential that matches it). You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy discovering innovative, commercially viable solutions while engaging everyone in the process. In essence, you are a catalyst for action, leveraging your intelligence, charisma, and vibrant energy to get things done. And what about us? We are a team of dedicated people experts and a prestigious, award-winning leader in the People Director space across the UK. Our mission is to deliver strategic HR services and transformative people solutions that truly make a difference in the lives of flourishing SMEs. With nearly 90 board-level Portfolio People Directors collaborating with over 300 clients, our impact is significant-and we're excited to keep expanding! Main Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of HR solutions to our client businesses assigned to you; business and strategic HR planning, culture change, business transformation, change management, leadership development, organisational design, D&I, wellbeing, L&D and Talent Management Full accountability for managing your portfolio of clients and working in partnership with the whole team to ensure a first-class HR service is provided Work with the Regional Director and our marketing team to support the process for attracting and gaining new clients Skills & Experience: Proven experience inputting into the strategic direction of the business & partnering with the Board & Senior Executive team Ideally be CIPD (L7) qualified or equivalent Experience in investor-backed businesses A strong "people person" with a natural ability to lead teams and nurture and build relationships Credible and able to "connect" with and influence SME sector business owners Organised, dependable and progressive - you genuinely love and seek out new ways to work and embrace technology Commercial - you are a business person "who does HR". You see the big picture Pragmatic, you work strategically but are happy to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in A great listener, and even better at asking great questions, you'll wake up every day and think "how do I add value and do something special for my clients today?" We believe in " Team ". We attract individuals who can put their energies into being part of our team and fully embrace all aspects of working as part of our local and national teams. You Too Could Change Your Work-life Like Jacqui Meet the Jacqui, one of our fantastic People Directors who works in our Scotland Team. " People Puzzles has absolutely fulfilled a dream I had of autonomy over my time, enabling me to work when I want and with the clients I choose in a structure that best fits my personal goals " Network : you will have access to an amazing community of People Directors who are always ready to support each other. In addition to this, we have carefully chosen strategic national partnerships that enhance our services and provide support to our People Directors. It's a situation! CPD : We provide year-round CPD offerings tailored to our team's feedback and the evolving business landscape, empowering them to create innovative solutions that add significant value to our SME clients. At People Puzzles, we always embrace the ethos of continuous learning and growth. Learning. We are proud of our culture . Our four core values "win/win, always passionate, still learning and be pragmatic" provide the foundation on which the culture is built. We seek individuals who are aligned with our culture and values. We have a creative marketing team that is constantly brainstorming ideas to boost awareness and generate new opportunities. This allows you to focus on delivering exceptional results for your clients. Sales and business development : Our sales team of Regional Directors do the heavy-lifting to find you the clients. Like anything though, the more you put in, the more you will get out so we ask for your support throughout your Puzzles journey. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business professional or consultant with the ability to deliver professional HR services to the SME sector around Scotland. There is some scope for client work to be remote, although most client work is onsite so interested applicants will need to be within easy commute of all the areas listed above. If you are shortlisted you will be required to complete a behavioural assessment and a background/identity check.

Do you thrive in a high trust, fast-paced environment and love working with ambitious SMEs? At People Puzzles , we understand that people are the cornerstone of every successful business, and we are seeking an ambitious Regional Sales Director who is passionate about sales and marketing to become a vital part of our team. Because we are a tight knit work-family who genuinely like each other and enjoy working together, we are searching for someone who is values-driven, honest, energetic, influential, fun and compassionate. In return we will help shape your destiny and support you in building something you can be immensely proud of. You will bring with you your own brand of self-belief, optimism and resilience and will grab this opportunity and run with it. The Role You will lead our sales efforts across the whole of the West of England region, creating and nurturing relationships with SMEs and helping them unlock their potential through our innovative part-time/fractional People Director services. You'll have the autonomy and flexibility to shape your schedule - you decide how you will manage your hours to make this role a success. Picture working in an environment where you have the support of our sales framework whilst bringing your own experience to engage with ambitious business leaders and promote our unique proposition. Sounds good eh? Together, we can transform the way SMEs approach their people challenges, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Who You Are: A Relationship Builder: You thrive on building strong, mutually beneficial relationships (win/win) A Marketing Enthusiast: You understand the power of digital marketing and can leverage it effectively A Networker Extraordinaire: You're a natural connector with a passion for expanding your network A Proactive Self-Starter: You're driven and results-oriented, with a proactive approach to business development A Curious People Person: You find people and their stories fascinating and compelling, listening is one of your super-powers What We're Looking For: A proven sales leader with a track record of success in leading high-performing sales teams and driving revenue growth Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that build strong relationships with clients and partners Familiarity with social media marketing and networking strategies, especially LinkedIn A strategic mindset that enables you to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions A 'hunter' mentality, proactive in seeking out new business and closing deals Experience in working with SMEs and understanding their unique challenges and needs A collaborative spirit, eager to support and engage your team in achieving shared goals READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE Competitive base salary of circa £70,000 Recurring revenue base allowing for YOY growth, estimated Year 3+ earnings £120,000 OTE! Expand your horizons: We encourage ambitious individuals to join our team and contribute to our success Find Your Purpose: Join an organisation that makes a real difference in the business world, empowering businesses to achieve their full potential This role is yours to own. Trust, flexibility, variety, career progression and autonomy enable you to make it a success Working with an award-winning, growing business - recent D&I winners at the Elite 100 Business Awards ! Generous holiday allowance and participation in our company benefits scheme including access to an electric car scheme (salary sacrifice) Being part of a company and a team that really care, are supportive, fun and social, our inclusive work family Regular away days to celebrate the success of our people