Head Of HR

Michael Page; Cricklade; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking an experienced Head of HR to oversee HR operations across the UK. The role involves leading a team of HR professionals and developing strategies that align with business objectives. Candidates should have significant HR leadership experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and proven team management skills. The role offers a salary of £85k - £95k, a car allowance, and a bonus, with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR leadership, ideally within logistics or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in managing remote or multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the HR team across all UK sites.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Manage HR Business Partners and Advisors, ensuring effective service delivery.

Skills

HR leadership

UK employment law

Team management

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

I'm delighted to be partnering exclusively with a growing, Global Logistics Company, to recruit an experienced Head of HR for the UK.

The role is senior leadership and will oversee all HR operations for multiple sites across the UK. You will lead a team of 7 HR Professionals, delivering positive HR solutions to support a high performing, engaged workforce. This role is pivotal in ensuring that HR strategies and initiatives align with business objectives while maintaining operational excellence. The role requires national travel with hybrid working arrangements: travel to sites 1-2 days per week, with some travel to the head office in Europe every few months.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the HR team across all UK sites.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals and drive business performance.
• Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to decision-making and organisational strategy.
• Directly manage and support HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, ensuring their development and effective delivery of HR services at cluster and site level.
• Provide oversight and guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring consistency and compliance with UK employment law.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure resource alignment with business needs.
• Oversee talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning processes.
• Support the development of leadership capabilities and career progression pathways within the organisation.
• Champion initiatives to enhance employee engagement and build a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead organisational change initiatives, including restructures, expansions, and cultural transformations.

Profile

• Have extensive experience in an HR leadership role, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience managing a team of HR professionals, including remote or multi-site teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic HR initiatives.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent).

Job Offer

Salary c£85k - £95k + Car Allowance & Bonus

The role requires national travel with hybrid working: travel to sites 1-2 days per week, with some travel to the head office in Europe every few months.