Head of HR

AUSTIN MATLEY; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of HR to drive its people strategy and transformation initiatives across the business. The ideal candidate will possess an MCIPD qualification, extensive HR leadership experience, and a proven track record in change management, including TUPE and mergers. You will be pivotal in integrating HR systems, delivering training, and fostering a high-performance culture within a blue-collar manufacturing workforce.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Strong track record in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience with TUPE and M&A.
• Excellent understanding of HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with commercial objectives.
• Lead change and transformation projects.
• Integrate HR systems with outsourced payroll.

Skills

Change management

Employee engagement

Stakeholder management

Coaching skills

Education

MCIPD

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astuteHead of HRto lead our people strategy and drive transformation across the business. The ideal candidate will hold anMCIPDqualification and have a strong background in HR leadership, with expertise in change management, TUPE, mergers and acquisitions, and employee engagement.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in integrating our HR systems with outsourced payroll, ensuring a seamless transition. You will also be responsible for delivering leadership training, supporting organisational growth, and driving a high-performance culture within amanufacturing and blue-collar workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust HR strategy aligned with the company's commercial objectives.
• Lead and executechange and transformationprojects across the business, ensuring effective implementation and communication.
• Oversee all aspects ofTUPEprocesses, ensuring smooth integration and compliance.
• Integrate the HR systemwith our outsourced payroll provider, streamlining efficiency and accuracy.
• Deliver trainingprograms to leaders, equipping them with essential skills to manage and develop their teams effectively.
• Play a key role inM&A activity, including due diligence, integration planning, and people strategy alignment.
• Develop and driveemployee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and productive work culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practices, particularly within ablue-collar, manufacturing environment.
• Partner with the leadership team to enhance talent management, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Provide HR reports and insights to theCEO, supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Requirements

• MCIPD qualifiedwith a strong track record in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven experience inchange and transformation projects, including TUPE and M&A.
• Strong understanding ofHR system integration with outsourced payroll.
• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability todeliver training to leaders.
• Commercially focused with the ability to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Experience working withblue-collar employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and best HR practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving organisation, driving innovation and continuous improvement.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the HR function within a growing business.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.