Strategic HR Leader

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Birketts Full time

About the Role

The Head of HR will play a pivotal role in shaping Birketts' culture, enhancing employee engagement, and maintaining the firm as an outstanding place to work. This senior HR leader will oversee HR operations across all Birketts offices, collaborating closely with the HR Director to define and drive the firm's strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support the HR Team: Set direction and priorities, actively coaching, developing, and mentoring team members to excel in their roles.
  • Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Provide expert advice and guidance to Heads of Division, Partners, team leaders, and the HR team on complex human resource issues, including employee relations and policy application and development.
  • Drive Organisational Effectiveness and Engagement Projects: Enhance organisational effectiveness and support engagement and growth through talent acquisition, reward and recognition, performance management and career progression initiatives.
  • Manage Annual HR Processes and Initiatives: Lead and develop key HR processes such as the engagement survey, gender pay gap reporting, career progression and promotion, and the salary review process.
  • Support Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Efforts: Collaborate with the Chair of the People and Culture Committee to enhance and implement the firm's approach to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Review and Improve HR Systems and Processes: Continuously evaluate and enhance HR systems and processes to ensure maximum compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop and Report on relevant HR Metrics and Data: Collect and analyse HR data to inform decision-making, track performance, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Lead Merger and Acquisition Activities: Provide HR leadership and expertise during mergers and acquisitions to ensure smooth integration and alignment of HR practices.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree (e.g., Business, HR, Law) or equivalent experience.
  • CIPD qualified or equivalent professional HR qualification.
  • Proven experience in a senior HR role, with a strong focus on both strategic and operational aspects.
  • Advanced knowledge of employment law, policies, and best practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation.
  • Expertise in producing and presenting engaging reports to the board and senior leadership team.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess and interpret HR metrics and data and use insights to inform HR strategies and decisions.

About Birketts

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.


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