Head of HR

Legal & General; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a dynamic Head of HR to lead the people strategy across Retail. The role involves partnering with the leadership team to enhance employee engagement and develop talent. Ideal candidates will have experience in senior HR roles and strong relationship-building skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus plan, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance and healthcare plans

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Family leave and electric car schemes

Wellbeing-focused workspaces

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior HR leadership roles within complex organizations.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in organizational design, talent management, and culture change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership team for people strategy.
• Improve employee engagement, development, diversity, and inclusion.
• Lead the annual cycle of people activities across Retail.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Relationship-building skills

Organizational design expertise

Strategic thinking

Project management knowledge

Passion for people development

Job description

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Job Description

We’re looking for a dynamic and inclusive Head of HR to lead our people strategy across our Retail division. You will partner with the CEO of Workplace and the leadership team to develop, implement, and embed a people strategy that supports the delivery of the business vision and objectives. Working closely with the HRD Retail, Retail Exec, and Retail HR team, you will develop and deliver the people strategy to enable our business strategy.

What you'll be doing:

1. Partner with the senior leadership team, providing proactive support and challenge on all aspects of people and organization development that contribute to the strategic goals of the business.
2. Understand the business (across Retail and Workplace), both commercially and culturally, to improve employee engagement, development, diversity and inclusion, talent and succession planning, L&D, performance management, and resource planning.
3. Work with business leaders to shape and embed the culture in line with L&G’s organizational purpose, values, and behaviors.
4. Ensure the business can attract, develop, and retain top talent.
5. Build workforce plans considering resource, structure, and capability to support growth and delivery.
6. Lead the annual cycle of people activities, including pay reviews, performance calibration, and Voice surveys, overseeing activities across Retail with HRBPs.
7. Deputize for the HRD as needed.

Qualifications - Who we're looking for:

• Proven experience in senior HR leadership roles within complex organizations.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in organizational design, talent management, and culture change.
• Strategic thinking with analytical and conceptual skills.
• Practical knowledge of project management and HR data analysis.
• Passion for people development and current best practices.
• Ability to support diverse teams and business challenges.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Participation in our annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life assurance and healthcare plans (for permanent employees).
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell holiday.
• Family leave, electric car schemes, and various discounts.
• Modern, wellbeing-focused workspaces.

Additional Information

At L&G, we foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to your development and wellbeing. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every criterion; bring your strengths, potential, and passion for our purpose.