Head of HR

Ashdown Group; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful professional services firm is seeking an experienced Head of HR to join the team in Basingstoke. This role offers a flexible work arrangement allowing for home working two days a week, with regular travel to office sites. Responsibilities include developing and implementing HR strategy, managing employee relations, and leading recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background, with experience in both strategy and practical execution. A CIPD qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience working strategically and hands-on in HR.
• Strong background in commercial and people-focused roles.
• Proven track record of driving improvements in HR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people strategy and vision.
• Advise on best practices and employment law.
• Manage employee relations and recruitment processes.
• Review benefits packages and liaise with finance on payroll.

Skills

Strategic HR management

Employee relations

Recruitment processes

Continuous improvement

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

A successful professional services firm is seeking an experienced Head of HR to join the team in Basingstoke. As the business embraces flexibility, you will be able to work from home 2 days per week but please note, this role will involve regular travel to other office sites across the country.

In this standalone position, you will take full responsibility for developing and implementing the people strategy and vision for the organisation. Working closely with the Partners you will advise on best practice and employment law as well as owning the appraisal frameworks, reviewing policies and executing initiatives arising from the strategy. Additionally, you will manage employee relations, lead recruitment processes, review benefits packages and liaise with the finance team on payroll matters.

In order to be suitable for this role, you will be a capable Head of HR who has experience of working both strategically and in a hands‑on capacity to support the business leadership, direction setting and employee support and engagement. You will have a strong commercial and people focussed background and have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement across the full HR scope. Holding a CIPD qualification is advantageous to your application.

This is an excellent opening for a dedicated Head of HR to join a growing organisation.