Head of HR

Robert Walters; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Head of HR to oversee their client's HR operations in the West Midlands. This pivotal role involves enhancing HR services, driving process improvements, and aligning HR practices with business objectives. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in HR systems implementation and demonstrate strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

Generous car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR Services or HR Shared service centre environment.
• Strong background in implementing HR systems and improving processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve HR operations, overseeing administration and compliance.
• Implement HR systems and promote process improvements.
• Manage and mentor the HR services team, fostering a culture of excellence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

HR systems implementation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Head of HR to oversee and enhance our client's HR operations. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in process improvement, administrative efficiency, and HR systems implementation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that HR services are effective, impactful, and aligned with business needs.

Head of Human Resources

Salary: Up to £75,000 + a generous car allowance and discretionary bonus scheme

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

What you'll do:

As the Head of HR, your primary responsibility will be to lead and improve the HR operations. You will oversee all aspects of HR administration, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance at all times. As you oversee and guide the HR services team, you will apply your leadership abilities to promote a culture of excellence and ongoing development. To make sure that HR services complement business objectives, you will also collaborate closely with stakeholders.

• Oversee and improve HR administration, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Lead the implementation and improvement of HR systems, promoting automation and process improvements
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Manage and mentor the HR services team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Ensure HR data integrity, reporting, and compliance with employment legislation
• Work closely with stakeholders to align HR services with business goals
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and system improvements
• Managing the HR services team of up to 10 administrators

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Head of Human Resources role will bring proven experience from a similar position within a dynamic environment. You should have a strong background in implementing HR systems and improving processes. Your excellent leadership skills will be essential in managing the team effectively. Furthermore, your ability to drive change and improve efficiency within HR functions will be highly valued.

• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic setting in HR Services / HR Shared service centre environment
• Experience working on large TUPE processes.
• Strong background in HR systems implementation and process improvement
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR administration, compliance, and data management
• Ability to drive change and improve efficiency within HR functions
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills

What's next:

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates