Head of HR

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of HR to lead the HR team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will shape and implement people strategies that drive sustainable growth. Responsibilities include workforce planning, talent development, and day-to-day team management. Extensive benefits such as hybrid working, impressive pension scheme, and training opportunities are offered. This role requires a CIPD Level 5 qualification and strong employee relations experience. The package includes a competitive salary, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Early Finish on Friday

Extensive training & development

33 days holiday + option to buy 10 more

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in HR strategy development and employee relations.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Dynamic HR professional with a passion for driving cultural progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team while driving the people's strategy.
• Oversee employee relations and ensure compliant HR practices.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and organisational design.

Skills

HR strategy development

Employee relations

Stakeholder engagement

CIPD Level 5

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Head of HR
Commutable from Luton, Stevenage, Hitchin, Leighton Buzzard, Watford
Up to £66,000 per annum + Hybrid Working + Early Finish on Friday + Excellent Benefits

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR leader to join a long-established and innovative manufacturer recognised for quality, continuous improvement, and a people-focused culture. This organisation is enjoying sustained growth and investment, creating an exciting environment for someone who wants to shape the future of its workforce and drive meaningful organisational development.

As Head of HR, you will lead the organisation's people strategy, supporting sustainable growth and cultivating a high-performing, inclusive culture. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will shape workforce planning, talent development, organisational design, and employee experience, ensuring HR initiatives are closely aligned to long‑term business objectives. You will also provide day‑to‑day leadership to the HR team, ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality support across the business.

This role would suit a dynamic HR professional with strong experience within manufacturing, excellent stakeholder engagement capability, and a passion for driving cultural and organisational progression.

The Role:

• Lead and develop the HR team while driving the organisation's people strategy. Oversee employee relations and ensure compliant, consistent HR practices, partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design, and change initiatives, strengthen talent development, succession planning, and early careers/ apprenticeship pathways
• 37 hours per week with flexible start/finish times (core hours 8:00am-4:30pm), 1pm Friday finish, and 1 day per week working from home
• Excellent benefits including extensive training & development, 3.5/5.5% pension, 4x life assurance, 33 days holiday + option to buy 10 more, and a range of employee discounts

The Person:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required
• Proven experience in HR strategy development and strong Employee Relations

Reference Number. BBBH266157

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.