Head of HR & Training

RecruitAbility Ltd; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources consultancy in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a dynamic Head of HR & Training to lead its people strategy and influence the culture across its multi-site operations. The successful candidate will act as a senior HR advisor, oversee the People Strategy, and ensure compliance with employment law. Candidates must possess strong HR experience and the ability to navigate complex situations effectively. This role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 and a range of benefits including a company car and bonus.

Benefits

Company car

Company bonus

Health care package

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior HR experience at management level.
• Proven ability to influence at Executive level.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's People Strategy and advise senior leaders on HR matters.
• Drive workforce planning and succession management.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.

Skills

Strong HR experience

Excellent knowledge of UK employment law

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Solution-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 5

Willingness to obtain L&D qualification

Job description

Job Title : Head of HR & Training

Location : Bishop's Stortford

Salary : £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Hours : Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Office Based)

Contract : Permanent

We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of HR & Training to lead the organisation's people strategy and play a key role within the Senior Management Leadership Team. This is a senior strategic position with real influence, shaping culture, capability and development across a multi-site operation.

About the Role

You’ll act as the organisation's senior HR advisor, guiding Directors and senior leaders on people matters, organisational development and employment law. You’ll lead the People Strategy, ensuring the workforce is skilled, supported and aligned with long-term goals, while also overseeing the Training function and ensuring colleagues receive consistent, high-quality development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's People Strategy and advise senior leaders on HR and employment matters.
• Drive workforce planning, succession management and organisational design.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and internal policy.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and support managers with people issues.
• Oversee recruitment strategy, selection processes and employer brand.
• Lead the Training function, including mandatory training, leadership development and induction.
• Review and improve HR systems, policies and processes.
• Provide HR analytics and insights covering trends such as absence, turnover and training compliance.
• Champion a positive, inclusive culture and lead wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Line-manage the HR & Training team and support professional development across the organisation.

About You

You’ll bring strong senior HR experience, excellent knowledge of UK employment law and the confidence to influence at Executive level. You’re empathetic, resilient, and solutions-focused, with great communication skills and the ability to navigate sensitive or complex situations.

CIPD Level 5 (with the ambition to progress to Level 7)

Extensive senior HR generalist experience (5+ years at management level)

Proven experience managing multi-site operations

Experience designing and delivering training and leadership development programmes

Successful track record of improving HR systems, processes, culture and compliance

Evidence of ongoing CPD

A training or L&D qualification (or willingness to obtain one)

You must be able to drive as this is a multi-office organisation

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to shape culture and capability at a strategic level while leading a full HR and Training function. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, build and influence.

Benefits include

• Company car
• Company bonus
• Health care package
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience