Head of HR

Medlock Partners Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services recruitment specialist is seeking a Head of HR to deliver high-quality HR support to the executive team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Financial Services sector and demonstrate excellence in HR policies, employee relations, and recruitment strategies. This is an opportunity to transition into a senior role and shape the HR function of the organization while receiving competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services required.
• Previous HR Manager or Senior HRBP experience preferred.
• Understanding of employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality HR support to executives.
• Design and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee relations and resolve issues.
• Support and lead recruitment processes.
• Coordinate Training & Development across the company.

Skills

HR policies and procedures knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence and align colleagues

Proactive and independent work

Professionalism and high integrity

Job description

Overview

Salary up to GBP85k plus excellent benefits

Medlock Partners are pleased to be partnering with a growing Financial Services business on this newly created role.

You will deliver high quality HR support to the CEO, Executive Board and SLT. You will develop and maintain robust HR processes and practices, as well as people strategies and plans to support delivery of business objectives to support business growth.

If you re a Senior HR Business Partner or HR Manager, with exposure and an understanding of the Financial Services sector, looking for progression into a Head of HR role then I d be keen to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior managers to build people plans and strategies
• Design policy and procedures, considering business and legal/statutory requirements to keep company and individuals safe.
• Implement HR policies & procedures, employment contracts & handbook and ensure these are kept updated and followed correctly.
• Provide day to day HR guidance to management and employees.
• Manage employee relations issues as they arise, including completion of Disciplinary & Grievance processes, Performance Improvement Plans and facilitate effective communication and resolution.
• Support and coach managers in successful management of any employee relation issues.
• Support and lead the recruitment process – liaising with agencies, coordinating interviews, issuing offers and all onboarding documentation.
• Support a smooth onboarding and induction of new hires
• Arrange, support and coordinate Training & Development across the company.
• Administer and maintain all staff records, HR policies & procedures
• Produce HR correspondence and communications to all staff.
• Maintain and implement staff benefit suite.

Key requirements

• Previous experience working in Financial Services with an understanding of the dynamics of the sector.
• Previous experience at HR Manager or Senior HRBP/HRBP level is preferred to ensure personal, professional growth.
• Previous experience of working in a Senior HR role within a busy office environment
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures, best practice and current employment legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within the organisation
• Ability to influence and align colleagues to make things happen and be able to build trusting and collaborative relationships across the business
• Ability to work proactively and independently to achieve goals set
• Professionalism and high integrity
• Adaptable with a flexible approach to working

If you are interested in this Head of HR position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.