Group HR Director

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group HR Director to oversee HR, ER, and Payroll for their parent and subsidiary companies. This pivotal role demands a CIPD L7 qualified professional with extensive experience in construction and multi-site operations. The ideal candidate will lead HR initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal standards, while driving culture and employee engagement across various industries in the UK. Interviews begin on October 8th.

Qualifications

• CIPD L7 qualified.
• Experience in group or multi-site HRD roles.
• Strong HR, ER, EDI & Payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR initiatives and manage compliance with legal standards.
• Oversee and develop the HR team.
• Administer company employee benefits and pensions.

Skills

Leadership

HR Generalist

Employee Relations (ER)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Payroll Management

Change Management

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Tools

People XD HR & Payroll software

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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