Head of Human Resources

1 week ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Head of HR

Location: Hybrid

Salary: up to £100,000 + car allowance

Role: Permanent – Full-Time Permanent

We are seeking a seasoned Head of HR to spearhead our people strategy and drive business performance through effective HR initiatives and strategic partnerships. As a key member of our leadership team, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to shape and implement our HR vision, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Chief People Officer (CPO) to develop and execute the HR strategic plan, aligning it with business objectives
  • Drive organisational capability enhancements to support business strategies and operational plans
  • Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to embed people considerations into business decisions
  • Lead organisational development, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
  • Oversee HR implications for major transformational programs
  • Conduct external benchmarking to continuously enhance HR business partnering
  • Foster collaboration and standardisation across HR Business Partner activities to streamline processes and optimise efficiencies
  • Mitigate legal, commercial, and brand risks through effective HR management practices
  • Innovate and implement processes to support a high-performance culture and sustainable business growth
  • Provide expert advice on recruitment, employee relations, and performance management
  • Coach and develop the HR team to enhance their skills and capabilities

Measures of Success:

  • Recruitment and retention rates
  • Staff absence and turnover results
  • Colleague survey feedback

Requirements:

  • Proven track record in influencing change and driving strategic HR initiatives
  • In-depth knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
  • Strong strategic thinking and collaboration skills across diverse functions
  • Exceptional business acumen with the ability to identify key issues and risks
  • Excellent planning and organisational abilities, adept at managing priorities
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation
  • Passionate, self-motivated, and innovative with strong integrity and resilience

Qualifications and Experience:

  • CIPD Level 7 accreditation
  • Extensive experience as a Head of HR leading a HR team in large organisations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams of HR professionals
  • Proven experience in managing complex HR projects and driving change initiatives
  • Strong problem-solving skills and project management expertise

Commutable Locations:

  • Northampton
  • Milton Keynes
  • Watford
  • London
  • Reading
  • Oxford
  • Enfield

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

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