Strategic HR Director

3 weeks ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Birketts Full time
Job Summary

As a key member of the Birketts team, the Head of HR will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's culture and enhancing employee engagement. This strategic leader will oversee HR operations, driving best practices and continuous improvement to deliver maximum impact.

Key Responsibilities
  1. HR Operations: Manage and support the HR team, setting direction and priorities, coaching, developing, and mentoring team members to excel in their roles.
  2. 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.
  3. Organizational Effectiveness: Drive engagement and growth through talent acquisition, reward and recognition, performance management and career progression initiatives.
  4. Annual HR Processes: Lead and develop key HR processes such as the engagement survey, gender pay gap reporting, career progression and promotion, and the salary review process.
  5. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Collaborate with the Chair of the People and Culture Committee to enhance and implement the firm's approach to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  6. HR Systems and Processes: Continuously evaluate and enhance HR systems and processes to ensure maximum compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.
  7. HR Metrics and Data: Collect and analyse HR data to inform decision-making, track performance, and identify areas for improvement.
  8. Mergers and Acquisitions: 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.
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (rising with service up to a maximum of 30 days).
  • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
  • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
  • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
  • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
  • Paid CSR Day
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Electric car scheme
  • Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
  • Dress for your Day Policy

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.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. 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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