Head of HR

Advantage 360; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of HR to lead their global HR function. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing HR strategies that align with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, strategic, and possess the ability to foster strong relationships within the organization. You'll be instrumental in driving performance management, employee engagement, and talent acquisition initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration in the ever-evolving landscape of HR.

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience with a strategic mindset and ability to influence.
• Thorough knowledge of UK employment law and global HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and compliance.
• Implement talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.

Skills

HR Strategy Development

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Compliance with Employment Law

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

HR Certification (CPHR)

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

locations: Remote, England and Wales, United Kingdom; Remote, Portugal

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

time left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id: JR105470

The Head of HR will lead the HR function to define, implement, and assure a world-class HR service for our growing and distributed global team. Taking a lead role in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and processes, the role is highly ‘customer focused’ and requires someone who embraces change and drives programs with visibility across the organization.

Although based in Europe, the role covers all global activities and is supported by a small team of regional HR leads where needed. Flexibility to travel and experience with policies and practices in various countries are essential.

The role requires operating at multiple levels, supporting managers at different levels, including peers on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The candidate should also contribute to the wider group practices and ongoing evolution.

Responsibilities

1. Develop organization strategies by researching HR issues, contributing to strategic thinking, and establishing HR objectives aligned with organizational goals.
2. Implement HR strategies, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, benefits, training, records management, safety, succession planning, employee relations, compliance, and labor relations. Provide HR advice and analysis.
3. Research, develop, update, and communicate policies, procedures, and organizational values.
4. Ensure compliance with legislation by studying laws, anticipating changes, and advising management.
5. Promote Velocix’s Purpose, Vision, and Values internally and support branding efforts.
6. Partner with senior managers on employee management issues such as hiring, development, coaching, and exit processes.
7. Drive performance management processes, including appraisals, surveys, and compensation reviews.
8. Define and implement employee engagement strategies to improve retention and experience.
9. Align HR strategies with the Group HR Director, ensuring consistency across policies and tools.
10. Define and own Velocix HR policies and procedures per jurisdiction.
11. Operational tasks: create employment contracts, onboard new hires, review job descriptions, perform compensation benchmarking, address employee issues, resolve performance and disciplinary matters, oversee employment terminations.

We seek an experienced HR professional who is self-motivated, strategic, influential, diplomatic, and business-savvy. The ideal candidate can see the big picture and execute steps toward company growth and goals.

Proven ability to build strong relationships with business and HR partners, fostering a cooperative environment.

Thorough knowledge of UK employment law, with international experience in Portugal, US, and India advantageous.

Experience with global labor laws, excellent communication skills, proficiency with HR software (Workday), and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Support staff development and build a strong HR team over time.

Work Experience Requirements

1. Progressive HR experience with a proven track record.
2. HR certification (CPHR) or equivalent education preferred.
3. Experience with global HR policies, especially in UK, India, North America, and Portugal.
4. Experience in highly technical, software development environments is desirable.
5. Experience managing a small HR team.
6. Successful delivery of complex change management programs.
7. Experience working across different company sizes and cultures.
8. Comfort and passion for working in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

About Us

We build technology powering the future of video entertainment, connecting people with content they love.

Velocix is a leading provider of carrier-grade video streaming and advertising technology, making video personal on every connected screen.

Our technology engages, entertains, and informs millions daily worldwide.