Head of HR

Pratap Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a forward-thinking Head of ER & Employee Experience to lead their HR partnering function. You will oversee initiatives that promote a positive employee experience for approximately 1,000 colleagues across multiple sites. The role involves shaping Employee Relations practices and leadership capabilities while ensuring alignment with policies and organizational values in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading HR functions across multi-site organizations.
• Strong background in employee relations and engagement.
• Proficient in policy development and alignment with legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a proactive HR partnering service that drives performance.
• Ensure high-quality ER practices and oversee complex cases.
• Develop policies aligned with organisational values and legislation.

Skills

HR partnering service expertise

Employee engagement strategies

Policy development

Leadership development

Job description

Were recruiting a forward-thinking Head of ER & Employee Experience to lead a values-driven HR partnering function across a multi-site, national workforce of c.1,000 colleagues . In a fast-paced, resilient and PE-backed environment, youll shape a consistent, fair and positive employee experience while strengthening leadership capability across all sites.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, and working closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition & Development, youll ensure HR operations, ER, culture and development activity are aligned to deliver a seamless employee journey.

What Youll Lead

A proactive HR partnering service that drives performance and supports leaders

High-quality, consistent ER practice , including oversight of complex cases

Policy development aligned with legislation, safeguarding and organisational values

Employee experience, engagement and wellbeing initiatives with strong employee voice

Integration of HR and L&D activity to build manager capability