Head of HR

Robert Walters UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Head of HR to lead their HR function in Birmingham. The successful candidate will shape and execute a forward-thinking HR strategy, ensuring compliance with employment law and enhancing employee engagement. This senior management role requires proven HR leadership experience and a strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in professional services.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Advise leadership on people matters and ensure compliance with employment law.
• Manage employee relations and lead talent acquisition strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Influencing

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are partnered with an established organisation who are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of HR to lead their HR function.You will be responsible for shaping and executing a forward-thinking HR Strategy that supports the business culture, growth and the recruitment and development of all their people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a HR Strategy, aligning with, and enabling the company's Strategic and Business Goals.
• Advise the Leadership and Operational Teams on people matters, including organisational design, talent planning, and culture initiatives.
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are legally compliant in relation to employment law
• Oversee HR systems, processes, and policies to ensure efficiency and data integrity.
• Manage employee relations and ensure the consistent application of HR practices.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the SLT and all relevant stakeholders, providing guidance and advice on all HR-related issues.
• Lead talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract, retain and develop top talent.
• Develop and oversee performance management, succession planning, to support sustained growth and competitive advantage.
• Drive learning, training and development initiatives, enhanced with effective monitoring and Performance Review processes.
• Continue to develop and champion high-performance, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Lead on fair and transparent remuneration, reward and employee benefits generally.
• Enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and internal communication
• Lead on initiatives to improve diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI)

Candidate Requirements

• Proven senior HR leadership and management experience, ideally from within a professional services business or similar
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience of working with senior leaders and managers, managing organisational and transformational change in a professional environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, mentoring and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to delivery.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Birmingham

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: DDGFY0-45B7A8E8

Date posted: 19 May 2025

Consultant: Dawn May

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