Head of HR

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic HR leader to join a market-leading brand in the engineering sector. This role is pivotal in shaping the people strategy and fostering a high-performance culture that drives innovation and growth. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will lead initiatives in talent development, workforce planning, and operational excellence. Your expertise in HR analytics and strong understanding of employment law will be essential in creating a top-tier employer brand. If you are passionate about people and performance, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Partner with leadership to enhance employee engagement and retention.

Skills

HR Leadership

UK Employment Law

Talent Development

Change Management

HR Systems and Analytics

Communication Skills

Coaching Skills

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 [emailprotected] (Job code: KH/58200).

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