INTERIM HR DIRECTOR / HR CONSULTANT (3 MONTHS)

Location: London, France, or Sweden (Hybrid / Flexible across sites, Remote also optional)
Contract: 3 months (with potential extension)
We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Director / HR Consultant to support a leading international media and subscription business through a period of strategic transformation. This is a confidential appointment at a critical stage in their growth, following the acquisition of a major European competitor.

• Lead on harmonisation of employment contracts across multiple jurisdictions (France, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the UK), ensuring consistency and fairness in benefits and terms.
• Evaluate HR resources and roadmap, identifying gaps in technology, shared services, and support functions to enable scalable growth.
• Manage the integration of circa 200 employees (c.100 from France and 100 from the acquired business) into the existing group structure.
• Partner with local HR teams to ensure compliance with French HR frameworks, German employment law, Swedish regulations, and Dutch pension requirements.
• Balance strategic input with hands-on delivery, ensuring acquisitions and integrations are executed smoothly.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership while maintaining strict confidentiality.