Head of HR

Ashley Kate HR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic medium-sized organization in the City of London seeks a Head of HR to lead a team and shape the people strategy. This hands-on role involves managing HR operations and influencing across various business areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR leadership background and experience in organizational change, employee relations, and team management. The position requires office presence four days a week with one day working from home.

Qualifications

• Proven HR leader with experience at Manager or Head of HR level.
• Experience in managing HR teams and complex ER cases.
• Demonstrable experience in organisational change and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the people strategy while managing day-to-day operations.
• Support a varied workforce including field-based staff.
• Influence across the business in a growing and evolving company.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Change

Employee Relations

Team Management

EDI

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -052025-62695_1747148281

Location: City of London | 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day WFH (Non-Negotiable)

Start Date: No later than early July (Non-Negotiable)

Are you a seasoned HR leader looking for your next challenge in a role that offers real scope to make an impact? We're recruiting for a Head of HR to join a dynamic, medium-sized organisation (c.650 employees) based in the heart of the City. Reporting directly into the senior leadership team and leading a team of five, this role is pivotal in shaping the people strategy while also staying close to day-to-day operations.

What makes this role unique?

It's a hands-on, visible role in a company that's growing, evolving, and committed to delivering a high-impact people agenda. You'll have the chance to influence across the business-from office-based teams to those working out on the ground in fast-paced environments such as engineering or FMCG-style settings.

What we're looking for:

• A proven HR leader with experience at Manager or Head of HR level
• Strong track record of managing and developing HR teams
• Comfortable supporting a varied workforce, including field-based staff
• Deep expertise in complex ER cases, TUPE, restructures, and redundancies
• Demonstrable experience in organisational change and transformation
• An inclusive and engaging leadership style that brings people with you
• Comfortable aligning with the company's values, including a focus on EDI

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your experience to a collaborative, ambitious business at a key point in its growth.

Please note:

• This role is office-based four days a week, with one day working from home. This setup is non-negotiable.
• We require someone to start no later than the first week of July, to ensure a proper handover.

If you're ready to lead, influence, and drive meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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