- Act as a strategic partner to the senior leadership team, providing HR guidance, support, and expertise across various functions
- Collaborate with business leaders to define and execute people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention
- Provide mentorship and support to managers and staff on HR-related matters, including performance management, employee relations, and career development
- Lead organisational development initiatives, including talent management, succession planning, and workforce planning.
- Implement and enhance employee engagement programs to create a positive workplace culture that fosters collaboration and innovation
- Utilise data and metrics to assess HR effectiveness and inform decision-making processes related to people management
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and promote best practices in HR policies and procedures.
- Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure a culture of respect, equity, and belonging
Requirements
**What we need from you**
- Proven experience as Head of People or equivalent senior HR role, with experience of managing HR teams
- Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within an organisation
- Experience in performance management, talent development, and organisational design
- Proficiency in using HR data and analytics to inform decision-making
- Professional HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
As an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we’re creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally – providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more.
We offer... **🎁 Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary **💸 Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions at 6% of salary
🏖️ 30 days of annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, birthday, and wellbeing day **➕ Option to purchase 5 additional days of annual leave after probation
🏡 Remote and hybrid flexible working options **💼 Regional and departmental team co-working days
🌞 Expenses-paid whole company meet twice a year **🎗️ Team fundraising and charity events **🎓 Ongoing career development with training and mentoring
🩺 Medical cash back scheme to cover everyday healthcare costs **🧠 Employee assistance mental wellbeing support **❤️🩹️ Enhanced sickness pay allowance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
performance managementemployee relationscareer developmenttalent managementsuccession planningworkforce planningHR data analyticsHR best practicesemployment legislation