Head of Human Resources

1 week ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Well Placed HR Full time
Head of Human Resources - West Devon / hybrid with travel - £52-57,000


Well Placed HR are delighted to have been exclusively reengaged by a long standing client, a highly respected specialist service provider serving a variety of businesses throughout Devon and Cornwall.

The business seeks to recruit a Head of Human Resources,a pivotal role within the organisation and one that carries a diverse range of responsibilities.

This is a full time, permanent position which can be operated on a largely remote working arrangement, with frequent travel to client sites throughout Devon andCornwall, in addition to occasional visits to the company's headquarters based in Plymouth.


  • Take a lead responsibility for the management and development of a small but experienced HR team
  • Ensure effective delivery of HR best practices, both internally and working with company's clients
  • Develop effective strategies to develop employee engagement
  • Develop management collaboration to ensure a productive and energised team across all areas of the business
  • Work closely with learning and development team to develop and deliver high quality training programs
  • Work with department managers to ensure effective HR policy and compliance, developing new and existing practices to improve employee relations
  • Act as an HR Partner supporting and coaching department heads, assisting with performance management
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Implement and develop mental health and wellbeing programs and initiatives
  • Manage HR documentation to include staff handbook and company policies and procedures
  • Develop and implement new digital people management systems


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