Full job descriptionHead of HR

£75,000 + Benefits
Home based
Midlands with national travel

We’re supporting a national, multi-site organisation undergoing significant growth and organisational development as they appoint a new Head of HR
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This is a newly created leadership role reporting directly into the Chief People Officer and offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the next phase of the People function.

You’ll lead HR operations across the business, provide leadership to a team of HR professionals (Business Partners & HR Ops), and act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on employment law, organisational change and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop a team of 3 HR Business Partners and 2 operational HR colleagues
*Provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment law and organisational change
*Lead consultations, restructures and workforce planning initiatives
*Drive succession planning and talent capability programmes
*Improve leadership capability across the organisation
*Ensure HR policies, procedures and compliance frameworks remain fit for purpose
*Support senior leaders on complex people matters
About You
We’re keen to speak with experienced HR leaders who can combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and people-focused approach.

Candidates must have experience in TUPE & ideally been in a business through a buy & build phase.

You’ll likely bring:
*Significant HR operational leadership experience
*Strong employment law knowledge
*Experience leading restructures and consultations
*Workforce and succession planning experience
*Previous leadership of HR Business Partners or People teams
*A collaborative, approachable leadership style
Sector background is less important than capability and cultural fit.

What’s on Offer
*Salary circa £75,000
*Home based, national travel
*Travel expenses covered form home
*25 days leave + bank holidays
*Healthcare, pension, salary sacrifice schemes