Head of HR – NW London, Hybrid - £125,000 - 12 month FTC

Ashdown Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of HR in NW London for a 12 month fixed term contract. With a salary of up to £125,000, the role involves overseeing HR practices, implementing new systems, and ensuring compliance with employment law. The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist HR background and experience in driving organizational change, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong Generalist background with change management experience required.
• Significant experience in modern HR practices and management.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of driving change.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Management team to improve HR practices.
• Lead implementation of new systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR policies.
• Oversee the development of HR and Recruitment Managers.
• Support effective HR advice to line managers.
• Manage the HR Team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

People management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Head of HR – NW London, Hybrid - £125,000 - 12 month FTC

Neasden, NW London - 3 days per week in the office and 2 at home

A highly successful, household name brand are looking for a Head of HR to join their circa 200 person business on a 12 month fixed term contract. As the Head of HR, you will join a diverse group of talented individuals who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. Reporting to their Senior VP, you will join an entrepreneurial people focused team where you will develop and deliver a comprehensive HR and People strategy that is aligned to the wider goals of the business.

The ideal candidate for this Head of HR role will combine strategic leadership and planning to ensure effective people-management systems are in place and develop a strategic approach for the future HR function. Key responsibilities will include:

Work with the Senior Management team to continually review and improve HR practices

Lead the implementation of new systems and processes to enhance efficiency and support the ongoing performance of the organisation

Ensure our compliance with rapidly changing employment law, appropriate HR policies and procedures

Oversee development of the HR Manager and Recruitment Manager

Support the HR Manager in providing effective support and advice to line managers

Lead and manage the HR Team

As the Head of HR you will have a strong Generalist background with strong change management experience. You will have significant experience in modern effective HR practices and management – CIPD qualification would be beneficial, although not essential. Proven leadership experience is essential and a track of driving organisational change is key.

We are looking for an empathetic, approachable HR leader with a style that promotes and fosters an inclusive and productive culture. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential as is a passion for people and driving employee engagement.

The salary on offer for this role is up to £125,000 plus benefits.