Head Of Hr

Labman Automation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

5% pension

Health care

Life assurance

Enhanced parental pay

CPD support

In-house gym

Job summary

Labman Automation, based at Labman HQ in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, seeks a hands-on Head of HR to lead a small HR team and translate people strategy into practical delivery. You’ll own employee relations, policies and governance while partnering with managers across a growing technical business.

The role is fully on-site (37.5 hours weekly) with a salary of £65,000–£75,000 based on experience. CIPD Level 7 qualified candidates will be preferred, with strong leadership and governance skills.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualified, MCIPD or equivalent experience
• Proven HR leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment law
• Experience in performance management and employee development
• Experience developing and maintaining HR policies and governance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of HR data and reporting
• Proven ability to coach managers and build effective stakeholder relationships
• Succession planning and talent development

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR function, advising managers with expert guidance
• Own employee relations and employment matters
• Drive improvements to HR policies and processes
• Ensure HR evolves in line with business growth
• Coach HR team and collaborate with senior leadership

Skills

CIPD Level 7

HR leadership

Employee relations

Employment law

Performance mgmt

HR policies

HR systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Succession planning

Education

MCIPD (Chartered Member)

Job description

Position: Head of HR
Location: Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday 37.5hrs)

Please note that this is a fully site-based role and is not available on a hybrid or remote working basis.

Why Labman

We're a team of engineers, makers, problem-solvers and support teams who enjoy what we do. As we've grown, we've stayed true to our values: being approachable, backing each other and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We're now looking for an experienced HR leader who enjoys being close to the business, solving real people challenges and developing great HR teams.

Labman is a special place. We design and build some of the world’s most advanced laboratory automation systems - and we've built a culture that values curiosity, excellence and fun. If you’re an experienced HR professional who wants to make real impact, help shape the future of a growing business, and work alongside people who genuinely want to get things done, we’d love to hear from you.

The role

This is a hands-on HR leadership role reporting to our Head of People & Culture. You’ll lead a small but mighty HR team turning our wider people strategy into practical, consistent and legally compliant delivery. You’ll lead and develop the HR function, supporting managers with expert advice, taking ownership of employee relations and employment matters, driving improvements to policies and processes, and ensuring HR continues to evolve alongside the growth of the business.

We’re around 240 people and growing, which means you’ll be joining at an exciting time. There are strong foundations in place, alongside plenty of opportunities to influence, improve and make your mark.

This is a role where you’ll be close to the detail: coaching your team, supporting managers, handling complex people matters and continuously improving how we do HR. You’ll have real autonomy, while working closely with the Head of People & Culture and wider leadership team to shape how our people strategy comes to life.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring significant HR experience gained across a range of organisations, ideally including a growing or privately owned business, along with a proven track record of leading and developing HR teams.

If the quality of the work and the quality of the people around you matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential

• CIPD Level 7 qualified, ideally Chartered Member (MCIPD), or equivalent experience
• Proven HR leadership experience
• Strong expertise in employee relations and employment law
• Experience in performance management and employee development
• Experience developing and maintaining HR policies and governance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of HR systems, people data and reporting
• Proven ability to coach managers and build effective stakeholder relationships
• Succession planning and talent development

Company Benefits:

• 33 day's annual holiday (rising to 38 over 5 years) inc. public holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution (Royal London)
• Aviva Health care
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (long service applicable)
• CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered
• Free inhouse gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs

Labman Values:

• IN IT TOGETHER - Shared effort, shared success
• EXCELLENCE - Delivering the highest quality in everything we do
• HUMILITY - Grounded, respectful, and always learning
• SUSTAINABILITY - Building a business that lasts
• FUN - Friendly, enthusiastic, and a bit different

If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to talk.