Head of HR

Circet IRE & UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Head of Human Resources, where you'll shape HR strategies that enhance business success. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead a talented HR team, drive employee engagement, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation. You will oversee HR initiatives across England and Scotland, ensuring alignment with business objectives while nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for an experienced HR leader ready to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a senior HR role, ideally in utilities or telecoms.
• CIPD qualified with a degree in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and manage employee lifecycle processes.
• Drive employee engagement and development initiatives.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Employee relations

Compliance with employment law

Performance management

HR policy development

Leadership capabilities

Commercial acumen

Education

CIPD qualified

Relevant degree in Human Resources

Job description

Circet UK is looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources to join our growing team. This senior leadership role will oversee the people strategy for England and Scotland, supporting business objectives, driving HR initiatives, and fostering a culture of employee development and engagement.

This role will be based in Slough with requirement to travel to other working locations.

Working with Circet

Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever-growing portfolio of specialist services. We are leading providers to the Telecommunications, Transport Infrastructure and Power Sectors in Ireland and the UK. We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our client’s expectations while not losing sight of their changing requirements. With over 4000 employees across Ireland & UK we continue to bring people together to make this happen.

Key Responsibilities
As Head of HR, you will:

• Lead HR Strategy: Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with the company’s business objectives across England and Scotland.
• Manage Employee Lifecycle: Oversee performance management, reward and recognition, succession planning, and employee development.
• HR Integration: Manage the integration of newly acquired businesses, aligning policies, systems, and practices with Circet Group standards.
• Employee Engagement: Lead the development and delivery of employee engagement strategies to create a positive workplace culture and increase employee involvement.
• People Development: Identify and drive training and development opportunities for managers and teams, working alongside operational leadership.
• Provide HR Leadership: Offer expert advice and guidance on employee relations, compliance with employment law, and best practices in HR management.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor the HR team, ensuring a smooth, collaborative, and effective service to the business.
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare people analytics and regular HR reports to support strategic decision-making.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

• Experience: At least 5 years in a senior HR Business Partner / HR Managerrole, ideally within the utilities, telecoms, or infrastructure sectors.
• Qualifications: CIPD qualified, with a relevant degree in Human Resources.
• Skills & Expertise: Strong generalistHR experience, including employee relations, compliance, employment law, performance management, and HR policy development.
• Leadership: Proven leadership and team development capabilities, with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercial Awareness: Demonstrable commercial acumen, with the ability to align HR strategies with business needs.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel across England and Scotland as needed - full clean drivers licence and in date passport required.

Why work in Circet?

Circet UK offers an exciting and dynamic working environment, with opportunities to shape HR strategies that directly impact the success of the business. You’ll play a key role in supporting our growing workforce and shaping a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities

Circet UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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