Head of HR UK

ELIQUO HYDROK; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a Senior HR Manager to develop and implement an HR strategy that fosters sustainable business growth. The role involves providing expert HR advice to senior management, leading HR functions, and overseeing employee engagement initiatives. Candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and the ability to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland. This position offers hybrid working options and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

Medicash Health Plan

Company Pension

Sick Pay

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

Appraisal and Personal Development programme

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior management on HR best practices.
• Proven track record in workforce development and employee engagement.
• Ability to manage HR teams and processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the HR strategy for sustainable business growth.
• Provide HR advice to directors and senior management.
• Enhance HR processes and operations.

Skills

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Strong organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

Future-oriented with a passion for sustainable solutions

Ability to travel extensively

Job description

Create, lead and execute the Company HR strategy that enables sustainable business growth. A member of the Senior Leadership Group. Lead all HR functions for the Eliquo UK and Ireland region to deliver excellence in culture, employee engagement, resource planning, talent, training and development, policies, wellbeing and reward initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and reactive expert professional advice to Directors and Senior Management in all areas of HR, across all ELIQUO UK and Ireland locations including culture, learning and development, employment law, HR policy, best practice and workforce development.
• As a member of the SLG, lead on embedding the Company's vision, mission and values.
• Oversee the HR team (HR Manager, Cornwall and HR Administrator) to enhance and operate standardised end-to-end HR processes, systems and documentation.
• Oversee the staff appraisal process and development of a Company-wide training and development plan, including leadership training, succession planning, talent acquisition, development and retention.
• Ensure all company and customer HSE policies and procedures are clear and communicated to ensure a safe working environment.
• Work with senior colleagues to forecast scaling employee resources to align with the company growth plans and put in place a workforce development programme to support this.
• Create and drive the internal communications strategy, working with the Marketing Manager, on tone, method and employee engagement plan and cascade process to cover all employee groups in all locations and achieve the best effect for the different audiences.
• Lead on deploying and creating action plans from employee surveys (PeakOn).
• Own the company pay and benefits review process, working with the SLG and CFO. Frequent travel across the UK and Ireland is required. Regular visits to our HQ in Cornwall (approximately 40% to 50% of your time). We have office and meeting space available in our locations as and when needed (currently Indian Queens, Wolverhampton and Wombwell).

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind – whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring effective management of multiple priorities.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Future-oriented with a passion for sustainable solutions.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the UK and Ireland and adapt to varied work environments.
• Self-starter with an ability to keep focused on the result and what they need to do to achieve it.

We’re passionate about our people, offering a range of benefits to our valued employees, including hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan. You will be part of a team of 180+ colleagues delivering high-quality, essential services underpinning water infrastructure and environmental improvement across the UK.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working options available
• Medicash Health Plan
• Company Pension
• Sick Pay
• On-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Appraisal and Personal Development programme