Head of HR

CMA Recruitment Group; Hurn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Ferndown is seeking a dedicated Head of HR to take ownership of its HR function. This newly created role combines operational delivery with strategic HR development, reporting directly to the board. Responsibilities include developing an HR strategy aligned with business goals, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation, and managing complex employee relations. The ideal candidate will promote a culture of continuous development and oversee performance management frameworks while supporting the business through its growth phase.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Proven track record in managing complex employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver HR strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Manage employee relations matters.
• Design performance management frameworks.
• Oversee learning and development programmes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Employee relations

Performance management

Learning and development

HR compliance

Job description

CMA HR Division is delighted to be supporting a growing SME based in Ferndown as they appoint their first dedicated Head of HR. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the HR function — combining operational delivery with the development of HR practices that will support the business through its next phase of growth. Reporting in at board level.

What will the Head of HR role involve?

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and deliver a forward-looking HR strategy aligned to business goals
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership team
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across the organisation

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and ACAS best practice
• Manage complex employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinaries and TUPE activity
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures and employee handbook

Performance, Learning & Development

• Design and embed performance management frameworks
• Oversee learning and development programmes to build capability and career pathways
• Promote a culture of continuous feedback and development
• Support delivery of reward and recognition initiatives aligned to business values
• Ensure accurate payroll input and integration of bonus, commission and incentive schemes
• Oversee HR systems, data integrity and meaningful reporting to support decision-making

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