Head of HR

Medlock Partners Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist seeks a Head of HR to guide a small team and enhance the People Agenda. The role involves developing HR strategies to support talent acquisition and engagement while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Candidates should hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification and proven HR leadership experience, with a capacity for strategic thinking and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR leadership role required.
• Proven experience supporting people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Experience managing and developing high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the HR team in executing the organisation's people strategy.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment legislation.
• Monitor key HR metrics and provide analytical insights.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Tools

Natural HR

Job description

Head of HR

Permanent

Hybrid working 3 days on site, 2 days wfh with travel between two sites (Manchester and South Yorkshire) - this role can be based out of either location

Salary up to £80k plus £6k car allowance and benefits.

Medlock Partners have partnered with a successful and profitable business on a Head of HR opportunity to lead a small team and drive the People Agenda.

The successful person will support the Chief People Officer to lead and direct the HR team, develop and execute the organisation's people strategy, which includes talent acquisition, retention, development, and engagement. Collaborate closely senior leaders to create a high-performance culture that enables the organisation to achieve its strategic goals.

Key responsibilities of the Head of HR:

Support the Chief People Officer in the development and execution of the organisation's people strategy, which includes talent acquisition, retention, development, and engagement

Translate strategic priorities into actionable HR plans across recruitment, performance, development, engagement, and retention

Ensure alignment of HR activity with broader organisational goals and regulatory frameworks.

Provide leadership and direction to the HR team, ensuring clarity of roles, high performance, and professional development

Conduct regular Employee Development Reviews with all direct reports

Act as a senior point of contact for leaders on HR matters

Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, and talent management

Maintain and oversee implementation of HR policies and procedures in accordance with current employment legislation and best practice

Ensure legal compliance across all HR activities, including all applicable laws and regulations related to employment, including employment laws, equal opportunity laws, and data privacy laws

Oversee Learning & Development to ensure effective identification and delivery of training and development needs across the group

Support the implementation of leadership development, mandatory training, and succession planning

Support change programmes, including restructures, TUPE processes, cultural change initiatives

Contribute to continuous improvement in organisational design, role clarity, and job evaluation practices

Monitor key HR metrics e.g. turnover, headcount, engagement, and provide insights to inform decisions

Promote and embed a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned to the company s values

Support engagement initiatives and Employee Forums, acting on feedback to improve the employee experience

Key requirements for the Head of HR:

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Working knowledge of Natural HR or equivalent

Experience in a HR leadership role

Proven experience supporting and executing people strategies that support the achievement of business goals

Experience of a multi-site operation

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business goals into people strategy and execution

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders

Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform people decisions

Experience managing and developing high performing teams, with a proven ability to hire, train, and retain top talent.

If you are interested in this Head of HR role and you feel that 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 country. 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.