Head of HR

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of HR to lead strategic initiatives within a vibrant city council. This pivotal role involves overseeing a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and driving change through effective people strategies. You will collaborate across functions to enhance employee engagement and foster a high-performance culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have a strong background in HR leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of the workforce in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading HR strategies and initiatives.
• Strong background in workforce transformation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee HR portfolios including Talent Management and Diversity.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Organisational Development

Employee Engagement

Diversity & Inclusion

Change Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Postgraduate qualification in HR

Tools

HRIS Systems

Performance Analytics Tools

Job description

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Grade 7 - £64,561 - £83,183

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Overview

We are at the heart of Birmingham City Council’s most essential asset – it’s People.

Birmingham City Council,

Head of HR

Permanent

Grade 7 - £64,561 - £83,183

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Overview

We are at the heart of Birmingham City Council’s most essential asset – it’s People.

Playing a vital role in shaping the future of the city and ensuring that key services reach those who need them most. With a focus on aligning workforce needs with organisational goals, our team supports, engages, and motivates the workforce to deliver exceptional services to Birmingham's citizens.

Whether it’s managing accurate payroll, ensuring safe recruitment, fostering positive employee relations, or driving inclusive policies, every decision we make has a direct impact on both employees and the community.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, guided by our core principles of being helpful, open-minded, and delivering positive outcomes.

By working collaboratively across service areas, we provide expert guidance and support to colleagues, empowering them to focus on delivering vital front-line services. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role gives you the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking, diverse, and vibrant city, creating lasting impact for both our employees and citizens.

Role Overview

The Head of HR will provide strategic leadership across key people initiatives, supporting the achievement of Directorate objectives and the wider organisational strategy. Overseeing a workforce of approximately 2(MG1) 000 employees, this role requires a leader who can drive change, collaborate across functions, and lead HR projects in areas such as Early Careers, Staff Networks, Wellbeing, Workforce Strategy, Talent Management, and Diversity & Inclusion.

Working closely with other Heads of Service the position will focus on delivering data-driven solutions using HRIS systems and analytics to improve service delivery. The role involves shaping HR strategies to align with the Directorate’s and organisational goals, while fostering a positive culture, building trust, and driving employee satisfaction in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute HR strategies aligned with organisational goals, driving employee engagement, well-being, and productivity to foster a high-performance culture.

Oversee key HR portfolios, including Early Careers, Wellbeing, Talent Management, and Diversity & Inclusion, ensuring initiatives are effective and cross cutting within BCC.

Lead HR-driven transformation efforts, managing change processes, and ensuring a positive employee experience during organisational transitions.

Manage cross-functional collaboration with HR leaders, ensuring consistent and effective HR service delivery, while prioritising strategic goals and resource optimisation

Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders, unions, and external partners, ensuring alignment with HR practices and organisational objectives

About You

An experienced and forward-thinking people leader with a strong background in driving large-scale workforce transformation and organisational change within complex environments. Skilled in developing people strategies and interventions that align with business goals, bringing deep expertise in organisational development, cultural change, and policy design.

A strategic partner with a proven ability to analyse performance data and workforce insights to shape evidence-based solutions. Experienced in working collaboratively across functions and with Trade Unions, contributing to the design and delivery of impactful, inclusive, and digitally enabled people initiatives that enhance employee experience and support long-term organisational success

Please upload an up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: [e-mail]

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification: Head of HR (People Partnering).pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and General Business

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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