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Head of HR

Circet Group

Slough

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Head of Human Resources to lead their HR initiatives across England and Scotland. This pivotal role involves aligning HR strategies with business goals, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a culture of development. You'll be instrumental in shaping a dynamic workforce while ensuring compliance and best practices in HR management. Join a company that values diversity, personal development, and corporate responsibility, offering a competitive salary and a supportive work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programmes
Career development opportunities

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a senior HR role within utilities or telecoms.
  • CIPD qualified with a degree in HR.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR strategy and align with business objectives.
  • Oversee employee lifecycle and performance management.
  • Develop employee engagement strategies.

Skills

HR Business Partner Experience
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Compliance with Employment Law
Leadership Skills
Commercial Awareness

Education

CIPD Qualification
Degree in Human Resources

Job description

We are hiring!
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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