HR Director UK
Company
Location
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/31/2025
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Description
Job Purpose
dnata UK Airport Operations is seeking a strategic and dynamic HR Director to lead our UK HR function. This pivotal role partners with the UK executive team (EXCO) and global HR leaders to shape and deliver a people strategy aligned with our values and business goals.
The position will oversee all HR functions including business partnering, talent acquisition, and employee relations, while acting as the primary liaison for union negotiations and organisational change initiatives.
Job Requirements
What we do: dnata is one of the world's largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience.
dnata within the UK offers passenger, ramp, Cargo and transport handling solutions to a number of the world's most prestigious airlines. dnata handles 13 million passengers, almost 25,000 turns and over 650,000 tonnes of cargo annually, at six of the UK's major Airports.
Our more than 2,800 employees each receive training of the highest standard and wear the dnata uniform with pride. We deliver the promises you make to your customers through the provision of flexible solutions for passenger, and ramp handling that keep your customers moving.
At dnata, we're looking for visionary leaders who embody our mission and drive excellence. If you're ready to shape the future of air cargo and ground handling in the UK, we want to hear from you!
With you on board, we can help to achieve dnata's Vision, Mission and Values.
Our diverse, global teams have this vision at heart. Every day we're defining new levels of service for our customers. We do this by working closely with employees and suppliers, putting safety at the heart of everything we do. With your talent, passion and big ideas, and our industry-leading performance, we can flourish. We can be the world's most admired air services provider.
dnata UK Airport Operations is seeking a strategic and dynamic HR Director to lead our UK HR function. This pivotal role partners with the UK executive team (EXCO) and global HR leaders to shape and deliver a people strategy aligned with our values and business goals.
The position will oversee all HR functions including business partnering, talent acquisition, and employee relations, while acting as the primary liaison for union negotiations and organisational change initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Develop and execute HR strategy across UK operations in collaboration with global partners.
- Lead and inspire the UK HR team across Business Partnering and Talent Acquisition.
- Drive employee engagement through data-driven insights and culture initiatives.
- Manage union relationships, lead annual pay negotiations and policy updates.
- Oversee senior-level recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Ensure compliance with employment law, TUPE, pension legislation, and industry-specific regulations.
- Lead organisational design and change management projects.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
- Create and manage the HR department's annual budget.
- Minimum 8+ years of work experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably in a multi-national organisation.
- Experience of working within a multi-stakeholder environment, complex and highly regulated operational business environment.
- Proven track record of managing complex multi-site change projects and experienced in coaching managers through this and leading where necessary.
- In depth knowledge of UK Employment Law, Human Resource and Change management including Organisational Development & Design.
- Commercial acumen and ability to influence at executive level.
- Experience of managing companywide industrial relations within a Unionised environment including the planning and coordination of annual Pay Award negotiations and communications.
What we do: dnata is one of the world's largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience.
dnata within the UK offers passenger, ramp, Cargo and transport handling solutions to a number of the world's most prestigious airlines. dnata handles 13 million passengers, almost 25,000 turns and over 650,000 tonnes of cargo annually, at six of the UK's major Airports.
Our more than 2,800 employees each receive training of the highest standard and wear the dnata uniform with pride. We deliver the promises you make to your customers through the provision of flexible solutions for passenger, and ramp handling that keep your customers moving.
At dnata, we're looking for visionary leaders who embody our mission and drive excellence. If you're ready to shape the future of air cargo and ground handling in the UK, we want to hear from you!
With you on board, we can help to achieve dnata's Vision, Mission and Values.
Our diverse, global teams have this vision at heart. Every day we're defining new levels of service for our customers. We do this by working closely with employees and suppliers, putting safety at the heart of everything we do. With your talent, passion and big ideas, and our industry-leading performance, we can flourish. We can be the world's most admired air services provider.
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