Group HR Director

GBR Recruitment Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a HR Director to manage HR across a group of companies in various sectors, including construction and logistics. This role demands strategic leadership in HR, ER, and Payroll, requiring experience at board level and the ability to lead a multifaceted HR team. Ideal candidates will possess strong HR knowledge and a CIPD L7 qualification. Commutable areas include Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, logistics, transport, or similar industries.
• Ability to influence at board level.
• Experience as a HR Director or similar top-level HR role.

Responsibilities

• Advise Board of Directors on HR matters.
• Lead HR team and ensure legal compliance.
• Manage employee contracts, policies, and governance.

Skills

CIPD L7 qualified

Group or multi-site HRD experience

Strong HR, ER, EDI & Payroll knowledge

360 degree HR Generalist experience

Leadership skills for a team of 5-10

Job description

Overview

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are proud to be exclusively working with a leading group of companies, recruiting for a highly experienced Group HR Director, to head up the parent holding company and its subsidiaries HR, ER, Payroll & EDI teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a top level HR professional in a Human Resources Director, People Services Director, Head of HR or Head of People capacity within a Group or across a multi-site operation. The HRD will ideally have exposure to a range of industry sectors, such as construction & the built environment, construction plant machinery / MHE, M&E, transport & logistics, manufacturing & engineering.

As the HR Director of this conglomerate of companies that provides a variety of services into different UK markets & industries, you will direct, manage & deliver the people agenda to support the delivery of the overall business strategy and to achieve business goals across the group. You will lead from the front providing strategic HR / ER / EDI expertise, oversee payroll with the Payroll Manager, and be a hands-on HRBP to the senior leadership team & the Board.

You will drive change management, pay & employee benefits, ER, contracts, policies & procedures, absence management, disciplinary management, TUPE, leadership coaching, talent management, cultural & environmental development, and compliance support mitigating employment risks.

Responsibilities

• HR specialist advisor to the Board of Directors & Senior management team across the holding company & associated subsidiaries
• Provide leadership on all HR matters to ensure compliance with legal standards at all times
• Lead, mentor & manage the HR Manager, HR Officers, HR administrator, Payroll Manager, Payroll administrator & receptionist
• Provide leadership to the wider HR & Payroll team, plus manage the full spectrum of ER in line with employment law & industry governance
• Provide leadership to the Payroll team & provide professional advice across the group regarding pay & benefits along with HMRC compliance
• Ensure all employee contracts, policies & procedures are governed, up to date, standardised & in line with employment legislation
• Responsible for the People XD HR & Payroll software, drive the team in system improvements to enable efficiency & skills enhancement
• Manage & oversee the Directors payroll, supporting 1 monthly & 6 weekly payrolls
• Drive & deliver continuous improvements with accurate HR data insights & HR dashboard statistics
• Manage the group’s staff bonuses & all employees annual pay review processes
• Oversee pension scheme administration to ensure compliance with annual Pension Governance
• Manage negotiations & support administration of all company employee benefits to ensure compliant & fit for purpose
• Develop, monitor & maintain best practice recruitment & best practice selection processes that support the 'Right people, right skills, right culture' principles & adheres to EDI, ensuring full compliance with all legal requirements
• Lead initiatives to drive health & well-being (mental & physical)
• Data protection lead (DPL)
• Governance of MI & adhering to GDPR legislation
• Introduce leadership & management programmes to strengthen internal management / leadership capabilities
• Business partner with colleges, apprenticeship & professional qualification training providers, to support & grow the construction skills pipeline
• Responsible for managing the HR budget & government levies
• The lead for all HR, ER, EDI projects, managing them effectively

Qualifications / Attributes

• CIPD L7 qualified
• Group or multi-site HRD / Head of HR experience
• Experienced in construction, logistics, transport, plant machinery, M&E building services, manufacturing or similar (several would be advantageous)
• Used to having a real influence at board level
• 360 degree HR Generalist
• Strong HR, ER, EDI & Payroll experience / knowledge
• Used to leading a team of 5-10 in HR

This role is commutable from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, parts of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire & parts of Lincolnshire.

The position will suit a HR professional, working as a HR Director, Head of HR, People Director, People Services Director, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief People Officer, Vice President of Human Resources, Head of Human Resources & Director of People Operations, or similar at a top level of HR in a company / organisation.

First stage interviews due to take place 8th of October onwards.

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