Head Of HR

Reed; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Head of HR to lead a commercially focused people strategy across our fast-growing organisation in the utilities, infrastructure and civil engineering sector. You will act as trusted advisor to Directors, shaping talent, acquisition and development to attract, retain and develop high-performing teams.

The role covers HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development, workforce planning, change management and reporting on key people metrics.

Qualifications

• Senior HR leadership experience in a fast-growing organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience leading HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions.
• Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies that drive business performance.
• GDPR training and multi-site operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors and senior leaders to provide strategic and operational HR support.
• Develop and deliver the Group People Strategy, aligning people initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead and develop the HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions.
• Oversee workforce planning, succession planning and organisational design to support future growth.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management and talent development initiatives.
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances and organisational change.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices remain legally compliant and commercially effective.
• Monitor and report on people metrics, workforce trends and key HR KPIs, providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead culture, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives across the Group.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, restructures and business transformation projects where required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Coaching

Education

CIPD Level 7 Qualified or equivalent

Minimum 10 years' progressive HR experience

Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role

Experience leading HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions

Job description

Head of HR

The Head of HR is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for delivering a commercially focused people strategy that supports business growth, performance and compliance. Acting as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders, you will lead all aspects of HR, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, ensuring the business attracts, develops and retains high-performing talent. This role falls within the utilities, infrastructure and civil engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors and senior leaders to provide strategic and operational HR support.
• Develop and deliver the Group People Strategy, aligning people initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead and develop the HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions.
• Oversee workforce planning, succession planning and organisational design to support future growth.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management and talent development initiatives.
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances and organisational change.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices remain legally compliant and commercially effective.
• Monitor and report on people metrics, workforce trends and key HR KPIs, providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead culture, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives across the Group.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, restructures and business transformation projects where required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within a fast-paced, growing organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience leading HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development teams.
• Demonstrable success in developing and implementing people strategies that drive business performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders.
• Experience managing organisational change, workforce planning and talent development programmes.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills.

Qualifications & Training

• CIPD Level 7 Qualified or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' progressive HR experience.
• Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience leading HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions.
• Strong employment law expertise.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Proven experience within rapidly growing businesses.
• GDPR Training

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR leader to shape people strategy, develop organisational capability and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.