Head of HR

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization as the Head of HR, where you will play a crucial role in shaping HR strategy and leading a talented team. This pivotal position offers the opportunity to drive employee engagement and foster a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will work closely with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals while managing people-related risks. With a focus on innovation and best practices, you will help shape the future of food production and leave a lasting legacy. If you're a passionate HR leader ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life assurance cover (4 x salary)

Defined contribution pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and parental leave pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Recognition Awards

Tax-free childcare scheme

Online discounts and savings via Reward Gateway

Qualifications

• Degree educated with professional HR qualifications and senior management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team to deliver business strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement HR initiatives that drive engagement.

Skills

HR best practices

UK employment laws

Leadership skills

People management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

IT proficiency (HRIS, HR analytics)

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree in relevant field

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

ATS systems

MS Office applications

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Head of HR based at our Head Quarters in Coventry – a newly created and pivotal role in our business that will devise, implement and deliver AHDB’s HR strategy whilst managing a specialist team covering HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development.

This exciting opportunity reports to the Finance & Operations Director and will ensure that people development and performance is at the heart of the organisation’s effectiveness, whilst championing leading-edge people practices. We are looking for a highly experienced, qualified and inspiring HR professional with in‐depth knowledge of HR best practices, UK employment laws, and regulations, along with strong leadership and people management skills.

At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won’t just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you’ll be helping to shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire and develop a high performing people team which has all the appropriate skills and capability to deliver the AHDB business plan and strategy and provide a best-in-class employee experience.
• Collaborate with AHDB Leadership and Management to understand business needs and develop HR initiatives that drive employee engagement, productivity, and organisational success.
• Lead and manage AHDB’s strategic approach to EDI and work to actively embed practices which promote equality, diversity and inclusion across AHDB’s approach to people and people process.
• Develop the HR business partnering approach and work across the employee lifecycle with the aim of maximizing employee engagement through proactive and expert management of employee relations supported by effective and proportionate people processes.
• Work with the Head of Culture and Transformation to drive a performance culture which focuses on positive outcomes for employees and levy payers.
• Driving significant step changes in AHDB’s thinking and behaviours achieving improved levels of employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Manage people related risks and legal matters to protect the organisation.
• Stay informed about UK‐specific HR best practices, emerging HR trends, and legislative changes that impact the workforce.
• Evaluate organisational structure and design to achieve business goals through workforce planning and talent management strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree educated, with a professional qualification in HR practice and significant experience in a senior management role (CIPD qualification and/or any other related HR qualification).
• In‐depth knowledge of HR best practices, UK employment law, and regulations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement people strategies, policies, and programs aligned with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and problem‐solving abilities to address complex HR challenges and drive HR initiatives.
• Proficiency in IT including HRIS systems, HR analytics, ATS systems and MS Office applications for data analysis and reporting.

The benefits…

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:

• 35 hours per week, to include hybrid working.
• 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Life assurance cover (4 x salary).
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General.
• Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan.
• Recognition Awards throughout the year.
• Access to the Government’s tax-free childcare scheme.
• Reward Gateway membership– this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings.

Apply now, or call 02476 935722 if you require any further information.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

At AHDB, you'll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.

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