Head of HR

CMA Recruitment Group; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site organization in Brighton seeks a visionary Head of HR to lead HR operations and drive organizational effectiveness. The role involves shaping people strategies and collaborating with senior leaders on strategic initiatives. Candidates should have significant HR leadership experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, and be CIPD qualified. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working, a bonus scheme, and generous holiday entitlements, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Competitive bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Investment in professional growth

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven senior HR leader with experience in people strategies.
• Strong expertise in HR operations and employee relations.
• Exceptional skills for collaborative work with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People function for organisational effectiveness.
• Design and deliver strategic people initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Champion performance and recognition culture through innovative programmes.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Performance management frameworks

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Job description

CMA HR Recruitment is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established, multi-site business to recruit a visionary Head of HR.

This respected organisation employs several hundred colleagues and is renowned for its strong values-driven culture, ambitious growth plans, and commitment to investing in its people. With a focus on fostering high performance, engagement, and inclusivity, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the People function and play a pivotal role in the company’s continued success.

What will the Head of HR role involve?

• Lead and develop the People function, overseeing HR operations, business partnering, and employee engagement to drive organisational effectiveness
• Collaborate with senior leaders to design and deliver strategic people initiatives aligned with company goals and values
• Champion a culture of performance, wellbeing, and recognition through innovative frameworks and programmes
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and lead continuous improvement across HR policies and processes
• Manage a talented People team and be a trusted adviser on complex employee relations and organisational development
• Harness data insights to inform workforce planning, talent development, and strategic decision‑making

Suitable Candidate for the Head of HR vacancy:

• Proven senior HR leader with experience shaping scalable people strategies within a fast-paced, values-led environment
• Strong expertise in HR operations, employee relations, and performance management frameworks
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, able to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and teams
• Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering people initiatives that enable business growth and cultural transformation
• CIPD qualified or equivalent, ideally with experience in mid to large-sized organisations
• Agile, resilient, and passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging workplace

Additional benefits and information for the role of Head of HR:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Competitive bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions
• Clear development pathways and investment in professional growth
• Supportive and inclusive working environment committed to employee wellbeing and engagement

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