Head of HR / Senior HRBP (Maternity Cover – up to 12 months)

memoryBlue; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global B2B sales and lead generation powerhouse is seeking a Head of HR to lead people strategies and ensure the smooth running of HR operations during parental leave. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR leadership, UK employment law knowledge, and a strategic mindset. You will manage people projects, provide expert employee relations advice, and champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work flexibility, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Company pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

28 days holiday

Financial wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as HRBP or Head of HR in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic mindset with practical execution abilities.
• Curiosity and resilience, along with a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the People Roadmap initiated by current HR Head.
• Support and coach managers, acting as a trusted HR partner.
• Oversee employee engagement initiatives and influence HR strategies.

Skills

Strong HRBP experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Strategic mindset

Influencing senior leaders

Passion for culture and employee experience

Confidence and resilience

Education

CIPD Level 5 in Human Resource Management

Tools

HiBob

Job description

📍 Location : Hybrid – typically Tues & Thurs in the office

📅 Contract : Full Time, Fixed-term, up to 12 months

We are seeking a candidate who is available to start immediately.

Who are we?

We’re memoryBlue – a global B2B sales and lead generation powerhouse. For over 20 years, we’ve been helping high-tech firms supercharge their pipelines and win more business. With entities in the US, London, and Singapore, our diverse and multilingual team is making waves across NAM, EMEA, and APAC.

Why this role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned HR pro who’s passionate about people, thrives on partnership, and loves making a real impact. You’ll step into a Head of HR role with the chance to deliver people strategies, complete people projects, guide leaders, and keep things running smoothly while our current HR leader heads off on maternity leave from January 👶✨.

What you’ll be doing

Ultimately leading in the delivery of the 2026 People Roadmap (crafted by our current Head of HR) and ensuring the People Team continue to develop and act as a key strategic partner to the business. You’ll :

• Be a trusted partner to the senior leadership team on all things HR / people.
• Support and coach our managers alongside our brilliant Junior HRBP.
• Lead on strategic people initiatives / projects that align with business goals and growth plans.
• Partner with our US-based HRBP to ensure alignment on global people initiatives and provide support where needed across regions.
• Own and deliver HR projects that strengthen our culture and foundations for scale.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, employment law, and best practice.
• Oversee payroll sign-off and maintain smooth partnerships with benefits and pension providers.
• Champion employee voice and engagement initiatives — turning insights into real, meaningful change.
• Partner with our EOR to support employment across EMEA and APAC.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest HR trends — especially in AI, tech, and automation — and help us use smarter tools for higher-impact work.
• Own HR OKR reporting and performance review processes, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accountability.

(And of course, you’ll know HR well enough to know you'll need to be there for whatever else pops up in our fast-moving, people-centric world!)

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience as a strong HRBP or Head of HR, ideally within a scaling or fast-paced environment. Ideally with minimum CIPD Level 5 in Human Resource Management.
• Experience with HiBob hugely beneficial.
• Strong UK employment law knowledge (US / international experience is a plus).
• Strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach.
• Confidence influencing and coaching senior leaders.
• A passion for people, culture, and creating a great employee experience.
• Curiosity, resilience, and a sense of humour!

Perks & Benefits

• 💸 Competitive salary in the region of £80,000-£95,000 per annum.
• 💻 Hybrid working – with flexibility around when and where you work.
• 🩺 Vitality private medical insurance.
• 💰 4.5% company pension contribution (salary sacrifice).
• 📞 Employee Assistance Programme – because support matters.
• 🚴 Cycle to Work scheme.
• 💡 Life assurance (not the cheeriest, but reassuring to have!).
• 🌴 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• 💸 Financial wellbeing tools to keep your future as bright as your present.

While we aim to provide timely updates to all applicants, please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, it may take up to 14 days from the application submission date for us to complete our initial screening process. Candidates who successfully progress to the next stage of our selection process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. If you have not received a communication from us within 14 days after your application, please consider your application for the unsuccessful for this vacancy.