Head of HR

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and market-leading company is seeking a dynamic HR leader to shape the people strategy for its fast-growing engineering division. In this pivotal role, you will partner with senior leadership to foster a values-led culture that drives innovation and growth. Your expertise in HR leadership, talent development, and employee engagement will be crucial as you develop strategies that align with business goals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level HR leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Engage and retain talent while building a high-performance culture.

Skills

HR Leadership

UK Employment Law

Talent Development

Employee Engagement

HR Analytics

Communication Skills

Change Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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The role

Are you a dynamic HR leader with a passion for innovation, people, and culture?

You will be working for a market leading brand. This is a new position to shape the people strategy for one of our client’s most exciting, fast-growing engineering arms. You’ll be a key partner to senior leadership, building a high-performance, values-led culture that fuels innovation and growth.

Summary of the role and key responsibilities

• Lead People Strategy: Develop and drive HR strategies aligned with business goals, supporting rapid growth and talent development.
• Partner with Leadership: Be a trusted advisor to the Directors and senior stakeholders across the business.
• Talent & Workforce Planning: Design hiring strategies, build strong pipelines, and create a top-tier employer brand.
• Engage & Retain Talent: Champion the values, enhance employee engagement, and build succession plans for key roles.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Manage policies, compliance, and continuous HR improvement across the board.
• Culture & Leadership: Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Support and coach managers to lead with impact.
• Data-Led Decisions: Use insights and HR analytics to influence business strategy and measure success.
• Proven senior-level HR leadership, ideally within fast-paced or entrepreneurial environments
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Track record in developing people strategies, leading change, and managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Confident in using HR systems and analytics to drive outcomes.
• Passion for people, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing headcount and budget planning.

How to apply

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Kirstin Hunt at [e-mail] (Job code: KH/58200).

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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