Group Head of HR

Build Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group HR Manager to oversee HR functions across multiple locations in the South West. The ideal candidate will have proven HR leadership experience, strategic thinking ability, and a CIPD qualification. In this role, you will develop and implement HR strategies, manage talent acquisition, and ensure compliance with employment regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR leader in a diverse, multi-site organisation.
• Strong strategic thinking with a successful track record.
• Ability to lead change and foster high-performance cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Champion employee engagement and drive culture initiatives.
• Lead HR projects for business development and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and robust HR policies.
• Manage and develop the internal HR team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

CIPD qualification or relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Group HR Manager — Location: Bristol covering the South West. Job Type: Full-Time.

The Company: Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment from executive to operative level. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Social Housing Contractor, who are looking for a Group HR Manager based in Bristol to cover the South West.

Our client a Social housing maintenance contractor who oversees planned & reactive maintenance, within the social housing sector is looking for a Group HR Manager to oversee and manage their full HR function.

The Opportunity

We\'re seeking a strategic and experienced Group Human Resources Manager to lead a HR function across multiple locations, acting as a key business partner to senior leadership. You\'ll be instrumental in shaping HR strategy, driving organizational change, and embedding company values to support significant business growth.

It is essential applicants have experience of TUPE process, ideally within the public sector, working with housing association or local authority TUPE transfers.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with group business objectives, providing data-driven insights to management.
• Talent Management: Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning to build high-performing teams.
• Employee Engagement: Champion a positive, inclusive culture, resolve complex employee relations issues, and drive engagement initiatives.
• Change Management: Lead HR projects supporting business development and embedding new processes or values across the group.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure robust HR policies, compensation structures, and compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
• Team Development: Manage and develop the internal HR team, fostering their capability and strategic contribution.

What You\'ll Bring

• Proven experience as an HR leader in a multi-site or fast-paced, diverse organisation.
• Strong strategic thinking with a track record of delivering HR initiatives that support business goals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrate ability to lead change, build capability, and foster high-performance cultures.
• CIPD qualification or relevant degree (HR, Business).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, values-driven, and inclusive work environment.

Please apply or contact Kirsty at Build Recruitment - South West for further details - (phone number removed).

We\'ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We\'ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.

From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We\'ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.