HR Director

HR CAREERS & NATIONWIDE RECRUITMENT SERVICE; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible part-time hours

Senior leadership role

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

HR CAREERS & NATIONWIDE RECRUITMENT SERVICE is seeking a Part-Time Head of People in Birmingham to lead the organisation's People Strategy while providing expert HR guidance to senior managers. The role covers employee relations, workforce planning, and change management, with a strong focus on culture and performance improvement.

The successful candidate will balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, shaping the people agenda and partnering with leadership to support growth and

Qualifications

• Senior HR leadership experience delivering strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience handling discipline and grievance up to tribunal levels.
• Proven ability to partner with executive teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation's People and HR Strategy.
• Provide expert HR guidance to senior managers and leadership teams.
• Lead on employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance processes.
• Support organisational development, restructuring and change programmes.
• Oversee workforce planning, succession planning and recruitment activities.
• Manage payroll and pension administration processes.
• Develop reward, recognition and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce data to support informed decisions.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion and culture initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and HR best practice.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

Employee relations expertise

Change management

Strategic HR initiatives

Stakeholder management

Leadership coaching

Communication skills

Legal/compliance knowledge

Payroll/pensions understanding

Education

CIPD Level 7 Chartered Member/Fellow

Degree qualified

Tools

Payroll systems

Pension administration software

Job description

Head of People HR Director Senior HR Business Partner

Part-Time Head of People

28 Hours per Week Permanent Position

£35,000 per annum (pro rata)

£50,000 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

Hybrid Working

Flexible working available: The 28 hours can be worked across 3, 4 or 5 days, including condensed hours, depending on what works best for the successful candidate and the needs of the organisation.

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Easily commutable from Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Lichfield, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Cannock, Coventry, Nuneaton and surrounding areas.

An Outstanding Senior HR Leadership Opportunity

Are you an experienced Head of People, HR Director, Senior HR Business Partner, People Manager, Head of HR or Human Resources Manager seeking a flexible role that offers both strategic influence and an excellent work-life balance?

Our client is looking for an accomplished HR professional to lead and deliver their People Strategy, partnering with senior leaders to drive organisational performance, employee engagement and positive workplace culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to continue operating at a senior level whilst enjoying the benefits of a part‑time, hybrid position. You will play a key role in shaping the organisation's people agenda and supporting its future growth and development.

The Role

As Head of People, you will:

Develop and implement the organisation's People and HR Strategy

Provide expert HR guidance to senior managers and leadership teams

Lead on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance processes

Support organisational development, restructuring and change programmes

Oversee workforce planning, succession planning and recruitment activities

Manage payroll and pension administration processes

Develop reward, recognition and employee wellbeing initiatives

Monitor HR metrics and workforce data to support informed business decisions

Drive employee engagement, inclusion and organisational culture initiatives

Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience within a senior HR or People leadership role as well as dealing with discpline and grievance cases.
• Proven success developing and delivering strategic HR initiatives
• Experience of dealing with D&G up to and including tribunal level.
• Experience partnering with executive teams and senior stakeholders
• Strong employee relations and employment law expertise
• Experience leading organisational change and transformation projects
• Excellent leadership, coaching and influencing skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience managing payroll and pension schemes
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
• Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow of the CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Desirable Experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Experience within the charity, membership, public sector or not-for-profit sectors
• Experience leading engagement, culture, and wellbeing programmes
• Experience supporting organisational growth and transformation initiatives

What's on Offer?

• Flexible part‑time working arrangement
• Hybrid working model
• Senior leadership responsibility and influence
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunity to shape organisational culture and strategy
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent work-life balance

Alternative Job Titles

Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

Head of People, Head of HR, HR Director, Human Resources Director, People Director, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, People Manager, Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Organisational Development Manager, HR Lead, People & Culture Manager, Talent Manager, Workforce Planning Manager, HR Professional.