Head of HR & People Strategy - Executive Leader

PayPlan Partnership; Grantham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPlan Partnership is seeking a Head of HR to lead the day-to-day delivery of the people agenda, partnering with senior leaders and acting as deputy to the HR Director. You will translate strategy into practical initiatives and drive a high-performing, inclusive culture.

You will oversee HR operations, talent planning, workforce reporting, and governance, ensuring exceptional support to colleagues and leaders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• CIPD Chartered Member or Fellow (Level 7) is preferred.
• Extensive HR leadership experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance.
• Demonstrated executive stakeholder management experience.
• Proven experience with organisational change initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with Executive and operational leaders; deliver People Strategy; provide workforce insights and metrics.
• HR Function Leadership: Deputise for the HR Director; lead and develop the HR team; oversee complex people matters and budgets.
• Organisation and Talent: Lead workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, organisational change and leadership development.
• Culture and Employee Experience: Champion wellbeing, engagement, reward, recognition and inclusion initiatives.
• Employee Relations and Governance: Oversee complex employee relations cases, compliance, external providers and Board reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Employment law knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD Chartered Member or Fellow (Level 7)

Job description

PayPlan Partnership is seeking a Head of HR to lead the day-to-day delivery of the people agenda, partnering with senior leaders and acting as deputy to the HR Director. You will translate strategy into practical initiatives and drive a high-performing, inclusive culture.

You will oversee HR operations, talent planning, workforce reporting, and governance, ensuring exceptional support to colleagues and leaders across the organisation.