Head of HR

2 weeks ago

Crewe, United Kingdom NWF Fuels Full time

Job Advert

**Head of HR**:

- **Head Office - Crewe, Cheshire with National travel.**

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of HR to lead our organization through a period of transformational change as we implement our ambitious 5-year strategy.

Ideal experience would be managing a people function, change management, organizational design, and support, and overseeing internal recruitment and in-house training. The role is based at the Head Office in Crewe with Sales Depots throughout the UK which including a large transport fleet of 150+ multi-site drivers.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the overall business objectives and the 5-year strategic plan.
- Lead and manage change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the process.
- Drive organizational design efforts to optimize structure, roles, and responsibilities for enhanced efficiency and agility.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify talent gaps and develop succession plans to support business growth and sustainability.
- Oversee all aspects of talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning.
- Implement best practices in HR policies, procedures, and systems to promote consistency and compliance across the organization.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning, promoting employee development and career progression opportunities.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the HR team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Extensive experience of progressive HR leadership experience, with a focus on change management and organizational design.
- Demonstrated experience leading transformational change in a logistics or distribution environment is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and develop innovative solutions.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Strategic mindset with a results-driven approach and a commitment to driving business outcomes through effective HR practices.

**Benefits**:

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra holidays per year.
- Long service awards
- Access to free virtual fitness sessions
- Contributory workplace pension scheme
- Healthcare Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life assurance scheme

**NWF Fuels**:
NWF Fuels has a modern fleet of over 155 fuel tankers and a strategically located depot network. NWF Fuels supplies a comprehensive range of fuel related products,

coast-to-coast throughout England and Wales to Domestic, Agricultural, Commercial and Retail customers. A focus on service and the customer is what differentiates NWF Fuels in the market and it is the attitude of the people within NWF Fuels which drives this difference. The business has grown both organically and through acquisition and is the third largest fuel distributor in the UK. NWF Fuels is part of the AIM’s listed NWF Group listed on the London Stock exchange.

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