Full job descriptionHead of HR
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Fully Onsite)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £70,000 Depending on Experience
We are delighted to be partnering with a growing professional services business to recruit a Head of HR.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader to shape and deliver the people strategy during a period of growth. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will drive employee engagement, talent development and organisational performance while maintaining a positive, high-performing culture.
The Role
As Head of HR, you will lead the HR function, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support across the employee lifecycle. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, ensuring people initiatives align with business objectives and future growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop and deliver the people strategy.
*Partner with senior leaders on all HR matters.
*Lead recruitment, talent management and succession planning.
*Manage complex employee relations cases.
*Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant.
*Drive engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives.
*Lead performance management and development processes.
*Support organisational change and business growth projects.
*Use HR data and insights to inform decision-making.
*Lead and develop the HR team.
About You
You will be an experienced HR leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing environment.
You Will Bring
*CIPD Level 7, or Level 5 with significant experience.
*Experience in a Head of HR, Head of People, People Director or similar leadership role.
*Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
*Proven experience developing and implementing people strategies.
*Strong employee relations and stakeholder management skills.
*Experience supporting organisational growth and change.
*Commercial awareness and the ability to align HR with business objectives.
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping culture, developing talent and supporting the continued growth of an ambitious organisation.