Head of HR

The Maine Group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning team of surveyors and property consultants is seeking an experienced Head of HR to manage the HR function and collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives. This office-based role in Orpington offers a competitive salary and the chance to influence a growing company of under 100 employees.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a standalone role within a growing SME.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day HR issues while balancing People Strategy.
• Relevant history in a standalone role or small HR team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and partners.
• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with business strategy.
• Lead on recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

CIPD qualified HR generalist (minimum level 5)

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to influence and engage

Job description

Head of HR

£60,000-£70,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits

An award-winning team of surveyors and property consultants based in Orpington, Kent, are seeking a talented Senior HR Generalist for a standalone role where you will manage the day-to-day HR function whilst also working closely with Senior Leadership to deliver a best-in-class People Strategy.

The role

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and partners
• Further develop the HR function for a growing company of just under 100 employees
• A true generalist role including managing and overseeing day-to-day people issues
• Develop and implement HR policies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Define and implement a robust and effective performance management system
• Support, coach, and upskill line managers to support them with performance management
• Support the business by ensuring top talent is hired, nurtured, developed, and retained
• Identify areas for improvement and implement new processes
• Drive stakeholder engagement in People initiatives and foster a positive and collaborative culture
• Lead on recruitment and onboarding

You:

• A CIPD qualified HR generalist (minimum level 5)
• Experience in a standalone role within a growing SME
• Proven ability to balance People Strategy with day-to-day HR issues
• Ability to work closely with and advise senior leadership
• An exceptional communicator with the ability to influence and engage
• Relevant history either in a standalone role or as part of a small HR team
• Easy access to the Orpington office on a daily basis as well as regular site visits to offices in Herts and the South Coast

This is an exceptional role for an ambitious, proactive, and talented Head of HR/HR Manager who enjoys the variety and pace of a standalone role and working closely with senior leadership. Please note this role is office-based five days per week.