Product Innovation Director

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at MHR (Assoc CIPD) – Winner of Young HR/Recruitment Professional of the Year 2023Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.As Product Innovation Director at MHR, you’ll provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and commercial oversight to drive innovation, customer value, and operational excellence across our cloud‑based and AI‑enabled product portfolio. You’ll own the full innovation lifecycle from ideation and concept validation to market launch, ensuring our products not only meet but anticipate market demand. Acting as the bridge between Product Management, Sales, and Marketing, you’ll translate complex technology capabilities into clear, customer‑focused value propositions that fuel growth across key sectors. With a proven background in SaaS, HCM, or finance technology leadership, you’ll combine strategic vision, analytical insight, and data‑driven decision‑making to deliver measurable business outcomes and shape the future of MHR’s product strategy.Your TeamYou’ll lead a talented, cross‑functional team of innovators, product strategists, and technologists who are passionate about creating market‑leading solutions that deliver real customer impact. This role sits within the Marketing function and you will be collaborating closely with Sales and the wider business, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement where ideas thrive, people grow, and innovation drives performance. As a confident and visible leader, you’ll also serve as a key spokesperson for product innovation, representing MHR’s vision both internally and externally while inspiring your team to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible.Your ImpactYour leadership will be instrumental in positioning MHR at the forefront of product innovation, directly driving growth, market differentiation, and customer success. By embedding AI, automation, and cutting‑edge technologies into our product roadmap, you’ll enhance customer experience, scalability, and long‑term value. Your strategic and commercial influence will deliver measurable results from revenue and margin growth to improved customer satisfaction and retention while strengthening MHR’s reputation as an industry leader in innovation and excellence.About MHRAt MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it’s for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive. By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform – a system that covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helping businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.MHR has over 40 years of experience and prides itself on a high‑performance culture built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication – values we pass on to our customers.MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork that seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allows you to focus on what’s most important – work that matters.With us, you’ll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.Benefits to support you personally and professionallyAlongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:Competitive salary, annual bonus and car allowanceAccess to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross‑departmental mentoring and coaching programmes24/7 access to a GP through Help at Hand for you and your family, confidential mental‑health support, and paid sick leaveAbility to purchase or sell extra holiday days beyond the statutory 25 days and bank holidaysEnhanced family leaveMy MHRewards discounts at over 900 retailersMonthly employee recognition programme and departmental awardsReferral bonus scheme of up to £2,000Employee‑led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake‑offsOn‑site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals dailyOpt‑in benefits schemes such as private medical and dental coverageWe value the well‑being, financial stability and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.At MHR we are completely committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and everyone is valued and supported. xpwpeyx Whatever your background, abilities and experiences, if you’re excited by this role we want to hear from you. If you require assistance for an interview, please let us know and we’ll make sure your needs are met when you arrive.Key DetailsSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: MarketingIndustries: Software Development#J-18808-Ljbffr