Head of HR UK

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a strategic HR leader to drive business performance and shape organizational culture. This pivotal role involves implementing HR strategies that align with business goals, fostering a supportive workplace, and managing the entire employee lifecycle. You will collaborate with senior management to address talent attraction and development, ensuring the company meets future challenges. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee development, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global market leader in the metals industry.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for further education

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Benefit allowance for streaming subscriptions

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR influencing management at all levels.
• Experience in multi-site operations within a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead HR function and manage employee lifecycle effectively.
• Provide guidance to senior management on people-related risks.

Skills

Strategic HR Management

Talent Acquisition

Performance Management

Coaching

Resilience

Decision Making

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Professional HR qualifications (CIPD)

Job description

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Partnering the UK CEO & CFO to strategically drive business performance and achieve the organisation targets from a HR point of view. The UK operating company has 300 employees working across 4 locations, predominantly in a white collar office environment. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture and ensuring effective HR practices. You’ll lead the HR department, collaborating with other department heads to create a positive and supportive working environment.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement a HR Strategy that supports the business in achieving its strategic aims, aligning, engaging, and building the organisation to reach high performance and meet future business needs. Develop the company culture, embedding organisational values into daily practices to foster a great workplace environment.
• Lead and develop an effective HR function, promoting best-fit solutions and consistency across the organisation. Ensure the employee lifecycle is effectively managed and HR systems and processes are fit-for-purpose and aligned with current and future business needs.
• Align talent attraction and people development with the creation of talent pools to address resourcing challenges, including succession planning, knowledge retention, and skills development.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Senior Management team, identifying and resolving potential people-related risks.
• Establish and monitor relevant HR metrics to identify issues and track the progress of HR strategies and solutions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience influencing management teams at strategic and operational levels across the entire employee life-cycle, from talent acquisition to performance management and coaching.
• Experience operating across multiple sites within a matrix environment.
• Strong resilience and decisiveness, with the ability to make difficult decisions confidently.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR PRIMETALS

Our values underpin our culture and ways of working. We believe in empowering individuals to take ownership of their work and deliver effective solutions. As a global leader, we foster collaboration and respect diverse opinions.

What we offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Support for further education and qualifications
• The opportunity to work, contribute, and develop within a global market leader
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Benefit allowance for streaming subscriptions, green space memberships, or healthcare

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The role is based in Sheffield, with regular travel to our UK sites in Stockton, Christchurch, and Scunthorpe.

ABOUT PRIMETALS

Primetals Technologies is a joint venture of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and partners. We operate globally, offering a comprehensive product portfolio to ensure excellence across the entire metals production value chain—from raw materials to finished products. Our solutions include integrated technology, automation, environmental solutions, high-end manufacturing, and lifecycle services. We are committed to supporting our customers with reliable, long-term support to meet the challenges of the metals industry today and in the future.

Together, we uphold commitments to quality, sustainability, and performance at every stage of the production process.