Head of HR

US Network; Burnley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Burnley is seeking an exceptional Head of HR to lead their people strategy. This pivotal role involves partnering with senior leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5+ and experience in strategic HR leadership. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive lasting impact in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5+ with strong technical HR know-how.
• Solid grasp of employment law and wellbeing best practice.
• Experience managing change and influencing at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver HR strategies that enhance capability.
• Lead initiatives in training, coaching, and continuous development.
• Ensure HR adds tangible value aligned to business goals.

Skills

CIPD Level 5+

Strong technical HR know-how

Commercial acumen

Experience coaching leaders

Negotiation skills

Job description

Empower People. Drive Culture. Lead with Purpose.

Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking leader in their field, is seeking an exceptional Head of HR to spearhead their people strategy and champion a culture where individuals grow, ideas flourish, and success is shared.

In this pivotal leadership role, youll partner closely with the senior team to align people strategy with business ambition creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, contribute, and feel part of something truly exciting.

Who will you be working for?

This is a business where culture truly matters. Customer-centric, solutions-led, collaborative, bold, and always evolving theyre on an ambitious growth journey, and they want someone equally driven to join them. If youre passionate about people, inspired by change, and ready to lead an HR function thats as strategic as it is people-focused, this could be your perfect next move.

What Youll Be Leading

Strategic People Leadership

• Design and deliver HR strategies that enhance capability, drive engagement, and support growth.
• Act as a cultural ambassador and trusted adviser to senior leadership.
• Ensure HR adds tangible value, aligned to business goals.
  
  

Employee Experience & Development

• Lead initiatives in training, coaching, and continuous development.
• Manage budgets and maximise resources for learning and wellbeing.
• Oversee induction, reward, and engagement programmes that support performance and retention.
  
  

HR Operations & Compliance

• Keep policies sharp, compliant, and forward-thinking.
• Manage contracts, employment documentation, and employee relations.
• Oversee the ATS and careers platform to deliver an inclusive, seamless recruitment experience.
  
  

Talent, ED&I & Retention

• Craft and lead talent strategies that attract and retain top performers.
• Champion ED&I and embed fairness, transparency, and opportunity at every level.
• Play a key role in senior-level hiring with a focus on cultural alignment and long-term success.
  
  

Innovation, Insight & Impact

• Use data and insight to inform decisions and forecast people needs.
• Leverage digital tools and social media to strengthen engagement, employer branding, and recruitment.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across all HR activity.
  
  

What Youll Bring

• CIPD Level 5+ with strong technical HR know-how.
• A solid grasp of employment law, policies, performance, ED&I, and wellbeing best practice.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to connect HR strategy with business outcomes.
• Experience coaching leaders, managing change, and influencing at senior levels.
• Broad expertise across performance, reward, talent, and culture.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Strategic, solutions-focused thinker who embraces change and growth.
• Clear, confident communicator with the ability to simplify the complex.
• Ethical, values-led leader with a strong sense of purpose.
• Emotionally intelligent, highly organised, and passionate about people and performance.
  
  

This is more than a job. Its a chance to make a lasting impact.

If you're ready to lead an HR function that drives innovation, supports growth, and puts people first, wed love to hear from you. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of a thriving, people-powered business.

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