Chief People & Culture Leader - Scale-Up Growth

Absolute Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SME in the UK is seeking a Chief People & Culture Officer to lead the human resources strategy during a significant scaling phase. The successful candidate will develop and implement a people strategy that ensures alignment with business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture. Responsibilities include leading talent acquisition, employee engagement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the HR function from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Proven senior HR leader experience in a scaling SME or fast-paced growth environment.
• Strong background in building or transforming a People & Culture function.
• Excellent communication and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic people strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Lead organizational design work to enhance capabilities.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven culture.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

People strategy development

Change management

Job description

A fast-growing SME in the UK is seeking a Chief People & Culture Officer to lead the human resources strategy during a significant scaling phase. The successful candidate will develop and implement a people strategy that ensures alignment with business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture. Responsibilities include leading talent acquisition, employee engagement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the HR function from the ground up.